Alcohol abuse, which can progress to alcoholism, is the desire for alcohol and the continuation of drinking even when faced with alcohol-related job, legal, social, health, or family problems. In alcoholism, the individual is physically dependent on the effects of alcohol to avoid symptoms of withdrawal. More

Find answers in our in-depth report on alcoholism:

• How can I reduce my risk?
• How is it diagnosed?
• How is it treated?
• What are the risk factors?
• What are the screening tests?
• What are the symptoms?
• What is alcoholism?
• What questions should I ask my healthcare provider about alcoholism?

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