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Health Encyclopedia: Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism)

What Is It?

Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a long-lasting illness that is characterized by:

  • A craving for alcohol

  • A physical dependence on alcohol, which means a person develops physical symptoms when he or she stops drinking)

  • A continued need for alcohol despite alcohol-related psychological, interpersonal and physical problems

There is no absolute number of drinks per day that indicates a person has alcoholism, although alcoholics do eventually...

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Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal

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Alcoholism: Medications

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