<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can you tell me what alcoholism is, and potential consequences for people with the disease?
<|assistant|>
Alcoholism is an addictive disease that is characterized by a compulsive need to consume alcoholic beverages, despite the negative consequences it brings to the individual and those around them. It is usually accompanied by tolerance, physical dependence, and craving. Symptoms may include a strong urge to drink, difficulty controlling drinking, physical signs of alcohol use, alcohol causing physical illness or withdrawal, and impaired social and occupational functioning. The potential consequences of alcoholism can range from mild to severe and include problems at work, damage to relationships, legal trouble, physical and mental health complications, and possibly even death.