Scientists are still attempting to figure out what causes alcoholism. It appears to combine at least some of the following:

• Early childhood experiences.
• Genetics (DNA)
• Methods to reduce emotional pain

If a person has the following characteristics, he or she is more prone to develop an alcohol use disorder:

• Traumatised by incidents of physical or sexual abuse.
• Consume alcohol frequently, in huge quantities, or begin early in life
• Family history of alcoholism
• Have undergone a stomach bypass (Roux-en-y) procedure due to weight problems
• Have challenges with your mental health, such as grieving, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and eating disorders