Alcoholism is a chronic illness marked by dependence on alcohol
consumption that interferes with physical or mental health, and
social, family or job responsibilities. This addiction can lead to
liver, circulatory and neurological problems. Pregnant women who
drink alcohol in any amount may harm the fetus.
Review Date: 03/20/2011
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.; David C.
Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General
Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School
of Medicine.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
