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means alcohol dependence or alcohol abuse meeting the criteria as stated in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV for these disorders.
Ãâó: www.phs.org/healthplan/members/glossary.shtml
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| alcoholism |
A disease that includes alcohol craving and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. Symptoms include craving, impaired control, physical dependence, and increased tolerance.
Ãâó: www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/suba/alc...
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| alcoholism |
continued excessive or compulsive use of alcoholic drinks; a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal, psychological and nutritional disorder associated with excessive and usu. compulsive drinking of ethanol and characterized by frequent intoxication leading to dependence on or addiction to the substance, impairment of the ability to work and socialize, destructive behaviors (as drunken driving), tissue damage (as cirrhosis of the liver), and severe withdrawal symptoms upon detoxification
Ãâó: www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/cmed/alcohol/glossary.htm
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| alcoholism |
A treatable, progressive condition or illness characterized by excessive consumption of alcohol to the extent that the individual's physical and mental health, personal relationships, social conduct, or job performances are impaired.
Ãâó: www.riley.army.mil/view/article.asp
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| alcoholism |
An index of QuickTips for the Alcoholism / Substance Abuse guide site.
Ãâó: www.broadcreek.net/baldpate.html
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