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Alcoholism is drinking alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities.Alcoholism is a type of drug addiction. There is both physical and m... |
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Symptoms
Alcohol affects the central nervous system as a depressant. This leads to a decrease in:ActivityAnxietyInhibitionsTe...
Causes
Some people are able to gain control over their dependence in earlier phases before they totally lose control. But no...
Tests
The health care provider can get a history from the family if the affected person is unwilling or unable to answer qu...
Treatments
Those who are dependent need to stop drinking alcohol (abstinence). Those who are problem drinkers may be successful...
Alternative Therapies
Support groups are available to help people who are dealing with alcoholism. Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help grou...
Complications
Brain degenerationCancers of the larynx, esophagus, liver, and colonCirrhosis of the liverDelirium tremens (DT's)Depr...
Prevention
Educational programs and medical advice about alcohol abuse can help decrease alcohol abuse and its problems. Alcoho...
Doctor Specialties
If you or someone you know has alcohol dependence and develops severe confusion, seizures, bleeding, or other health ...
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