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Alcoholism

Overview

Alcoholism is chronic and often progressive disease. It includes difficulty controlling drinking, preoccupation with alcohol, physical dependence, and denial.

Symptoms

Symptoms include 5 or more drinks daily for a man or 4 for a woman, starting each day with a drink, and guilt.

Treatments

Treatments include detox, counseling, and medications.

Last Updated: June 13th, 2017

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