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| | Alcohol abuse | | Classification and external resources | | MeSH | D000437 | Alcohol abuse, as described in the DSM-IV, is a psychiatric diagnosis describing the recurring use of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences.[1] It is differentiated from alcohol dependence by the lack of symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal.[2] Alcohol abuse is sometimes referred to by the less specific term alcoholism. However, many definitions of alcoholism exist, and only some are compatible with alcohol abuse. [edit] See also [edit] References [edit] External links - Recovery REALM, Online Addiction Recovery Community featuring 12 step meetings
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