1. direct correlation-a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with large values of the other and small with small; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and +1.
The Causes of Alcoholism. 1  Gender: Gender can play a role. Men are more likely to develop alcoholism (this is not to say, however, that there are not alcoholic women, there are). 2  Frequency: As mentioned above another cause of alcohol addiction can be drinking regularly AND above moderate drinking guidelines.
Binge drinking is the most common cause of alcohol poisoning.Excessive alcohol use impairs the body's systems and begins to damage the liver over time. Regular alcohol poisoning events may increase the damage to the liver and ultimately result in the failure of this vital organ.