Alcoholism
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| + | The meaning of the term '''alcoholism''' varies considerably in different contexts. For common and historical usage, it refers to any condition that results in continued consumption of [[alcoholic beverage]]s despite negative consequences. Medical definitions describe alcoholism as a [[disease]], [[addiction]], or dependence that results in difficulty with controlling one's alcohol consumption. Alcoholism can also refer to as a loss of control over one's alcohol consumption, a preoccupation with or compulsion for alcohol, and an impaired ability to recognize the effects of alcohol consumption. Some but not all definitions specify a current use of alcohol and include the effects of long-term heavy alcohol use, including [[physical dependence | dependence]] and [[withdrawal]]. | ||
| - | The meaning of the term '''alcoholism''' varies considerably in different contexts. For common and historical usage, it refers to any condition that results in continued consumption of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences. Medical definitions describe alcoholism as a [[disease]], [[addiction]], or dependence that results in difficulty with controlling one's alcohol consumption. Alcoholism can also refer to as a loss of control over one's alcohol consumption, a preoccupation with or compulsion for alcohol, and an impaired ability to recognize the effects of alcohol consumption. Some but not all definitions specify a current use of alcohol and include the effects of long-term heavy alcohol use, including [[physical dependence | dependence]] and [[withdrawal]]. | + | Although the biological mechanism of alcoholism is uncertain, some risk factors for alcoholism have been identified. These factors may include a person's [[social environment]], [[emotional health]] and [[genetic predisposition]]. |
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Addictive personality]] | ||
| + | *[[Alcoholism in family systems]] | ||
| + | *[[Alcohol-related traffic crashes in the United States]] | ||
| + | *[[Disease theory of alcoholism]] | ||
| + | *[[Drug addiction]] | ||
| + | *[[High-functioning alcoholic]] | ||
| + | *[[List of countries by alcohol consumption]] | ||
| + | ;Questionnaires | ||
| + | *[[Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test]] | ||
| + | *[[CAGE questionnaire]] | ||
| + | *[[CRAFFT Screening Test]] | ||
| + | *[[Paddington Alcohol Test]] | ||
| + | *[[Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire]] | ||
| - | Alcoholism is characterized by the continued use of alcohol despite harm to the drinker and people associated with the drinker. This harm may include the development of medical complications, occupational or educational loss, or interpersonal complications. While alcohol use is necessary to develop alcoholism, use of alcohol does not necessitate the development of alcoholism. The amount of alcohol consumption required to develop alcoholism varies greatly from one person to the next. Although the biological mechanism of alcoholism is uncertain, some risk factors for alcoholism have been identified. These factors may include a person's [[social environment]], [[emotional health]] and [[genetic predisposition]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/{{PAGENAMEE}}] [May 2007] | + | {{GFDL}} |
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The meaning of the term alcoholism varies considerably in different contexts. For common and historical usage, it refers to any condition that results in continued consumption of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences. Medical definitions describe alcoholism as a disease, addiction, or dependence that results in difficulty with controlling one's alcohol consumption. Alcoholism can also refer to as a loss of control over one's alcohol consumption, a preoccupation with or compulsion for alcohol, and an impaired ability to recognize the effects of alcohol consumption. Some but not all definitions specify a current use of alcohol and include the effects of long-term heavy alcohol use, including dependence and withdrawal.
Although the biological mechanism of alcoholism is uncertain, some risk factors for alcoholism have been identified. These factors may include a person's social environment, emotional health and genetic predisposition.
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See also
- Addictive personality
- Alcoholism in family systems
- Alcohol-related traffic crashes in the United States
- Disease theory of alcoholism
- Drug addiction
- High-functioning alcoholic
- List of countries by alcohol consumption
- Questionnaires
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
- CAGE questionnaire
- CRAFFT Screening Test
- Paddington Alcohol Test
- Severity of Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire
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