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Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismRead the Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism article » What is alcoholism?Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms:
For clinical and research purposes, formal diagnostic criteria for alcoholism also have been developed. Such criteria are included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, published by the American Psychiatric Association, as well as in the International Classification Diseases, published by the World Health Organization.
Is alcoholism a disease?Yes, alcoholism is a disease. The craving that an alcoholic feels for alcohol can be as strong as the need for food or water. An alcoholic will continue to drink despite serious family, health, or legal problems. Like many other diseases, alcoholism is chronic, meaning that it lasts a person's lifetime; it usually follows a predictable course; and it has symptoms. The risk for developing alcoholism is influenced both by a person's genes and by his or her lifestyle. Is alcoholism inherited? Recommended Reading Related to AlcoholismHoliday Depression and Stress » Holiday depression and stress facts
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