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Long Term Effects Of Alcohol Abuse
Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Introduction
- Alcoholism - Introduction
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Introduction
Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal disease. It is a primary disorder and not a symptom of other diseases or emotional problems. The chemistry of alcohol allows it to affect nearly every type of cell in the body, including those in the central nervous system. After prolonged exposure to alcohol, the brain becomes dependent on it. The severity of this disease is influenced by factors such as genetics, psychology, culture, and response to physical pain.
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Health Guide
Alcoholism: Risk Factors
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...diagnosis that might lead to treatment for addiction.Screening Tests for AlcoholismA doctor who suspects alcohol abuse should ask the patient questions about current and past drinking habits to... Read more »Alcoholism: Complications
...(liver damage, pancreatitis, anemia, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, nerve damage, and impotence).Alcohol abusers who require surgery have an increased risk of postoperative complications,... Read more »Congestive Heart Failure Risk Factors
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ADHD Children at Risk for Alcohol Problems
May 18, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may face problems with alcohol as they get older. Two new studies... Read summary »
Minorities Shortchanged on Alcohol Treatment
October 26, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Minorities -- and especially blacks -- are getting the short end of the stick when it comes to treatment for alcohol abuse. A... Read summary »
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