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The three stages of alcoholism are:
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Stage 1: A person starts using alcohol to cope with daily life. He or she makes excuses or lies about drinking.
Stage 2: The person continues to drink, the body develops a need for more and more alcohol. The person may be absent from school or work but continues to deny there is a problem.
Stage 3: The person needs the alcohol to function in their daily life. The problem is clear to other people, the person's body is strongly addicted.