alcohol addiction
Compulsive liquor consumption
Alcohol addiction is a condition marked by compulsive drinking despite harmful consequences.
The person develops tolerance, requiring more alcohol to achieve the same effect, and experiences withdrawal symptoms without it.
The term emphasizes the physiological and psychological dependency: Her alcohol addiction cost her the marriage.
Also called alcoholism or alcohol use disorder.
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- cravingPowerful urge to have
- substance abuseHarmful habitual intoxicant use
- cirrhosisIrreversible hepatic scarring
- dual diagnosisTwo conditions diagnosed together
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