Alcohol dependence is a substance-related disorder in which an individual is addicted to alcohol either physically or mentally, and continues to use alcohol despite significant areas of dysfunction, evidence of physical dependence, and/or related hardship. ==Definition and diagnosis== According to the DSM-IV criteria for alcohol dependence, at lea...
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A chronic disease in which a person craves drinks that contain alcohol and is unable to control his or her drinking. A person with this disease also needs to drink greater amounts to get the same effect and has withdrawal symptoms after stopping alcohol use. Alcohol dependence affects physical and mental health, and can cause problems with family, ...
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Strong desire to drink despite harmful consequences. Example: Diagnosing alcohol dependence based on cravings.
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