Does Alcohol Prep Kill Hiv?
- Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
- More Info
What Is It?
Alcoholism (alcohol dependence) is a long-lasting illness that is characterized by:
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A craving for alcohol
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A physical dependence on alcohol, which means a person develops physical symptoms when he or she stops drinking)
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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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