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What is alcohol abuse (alcoholism)?
Alcoholism is a disease involving the chronic
abuse of alcohol. It is characterized by
unhealthy or excessive drinking. Click the
following links to learn more about alcoholism:
Alcohol
Abuse Overview (WebMD)
Alcohol
Abuse Overview (Medline)
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What clinical findings (signs, symptoms,
and test results) indicate alcohol abuse?
There are many indicators of alcohol abuse. Some may include:
- professional issues—absenteeism,
performance problems
- blackouts
- impaired judgment
- alcohol-related health problems, including
damage to:
- liver
- nervous system
- heart
- brain
- a positive blood toxicology screen.
Click here
for information on additional symptoms of
alcoholism.
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Treatment Options
Click the following links to learn more about
treatment options:
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