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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlcoholismAlcoholism - Wikipedia

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   Alcoholism is characterized by an increased tolerance to alcohol – which means that an individual can consume more alcohol – and physical dependence on alcohol, which makes it hard for an individual to control their consumption. The physical dependency caused by alcohol can lead to an affected individual having a very strong urge to drink ...

2. www.drinkaware.co.uk › mental-health › alcoholismAlcoholism | Drinkaware

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   Alcoholism is also known as alcohol addiction, alcohol misuse or alcohol dependence. Medically, it’s recognised as a type of ‘alcohol-use disorder’ which can be treated.

3. www.bupa.co.uk › mental-health › alcoholismAlcoholism: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | Bupa UK

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   • Reducing Or Stopping Alcohol Drinking
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   It’s your decision whether to stop drinking alcohol altogether (abstinence) or to just drink less (moderation). If you’ve become dependent on alcohol, or it’s harming your mental or physical health, it’s best to stop drinking alcohol completely. If you only have a mild problem with alcohol, you may consider just reducing how much you drink. If so, ...

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   Once you’ve got the alcohol out of your system, you may be offered a ‘talking therapy’. The aim of this therapy is to help you maintain the change you’ve made to your drinking. Talking with a therapist may help you: 1. talk about what things in your life make you want to drink 2. cope with stress, and the situations that make you drink 3. form posi...

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   There are some medicines that can help a person not to drink. These medicines work in the following ways. 1. Medicines, such as naltrexone, acamprosate and nalmefene help stop you craving alcohol. 2. Disulfiram (Antabuse) reacts with alcohol to make you feel sick, flushed and have palpitations if you do drink.

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4. www.medicinenet.com › alcohol_abuse_and_alcoholismAlcoholism and Alcohol Abuse - MedicineNet

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   Dec 27, 2023 · Alcoholism, formerly called alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction, is the more severe end of the alcohol use disorder spectrum. It is a destructive pattern of alcohol use that includes tolerance to or withdrawal from the substance, using more alcohol or using it for longer than planned, and trouble reducing its use or inability to use it in ...

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   Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › alcoholAlcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   May 18, 2022 · Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe, based on the number of symptoms you experience. Signs and symptoms may include: Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Wanting to cut down on how much you drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so.

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   Is alcoholism still a medical term?

   • Although it isn’t a term that is used anymore as part of medical care, some people who are recovering from dependence still use the term ‘alcoholic’ to describe themselves. Alcoholism is also known as alcohol addiction, alcohol misuse or Medically, it’s recognised as a type of ‘alcohol-use disorder’ which can be treated.

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   What does alcoholism mean?

   • Alcoholism is the continued drinking of alcohol despite it causing problems. Some definitions require evidence of dependence and withdrawal. Problematic use of alcohol has been mentioned in the earliest historical records.

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   What are the different types of alcohol use disorder?

   • In the DSM-5, alcohol use disorder is further classified into categories of mild, moderate, and severe. Mild: If you have two to three of the 11 symptoms, you could be diagnosed with a mild disorder. Moderate: If you have four to five symptoms, you are likely to have a moderate alcohol use disorder.

   Signs of Severe Drinking Problems and Alcohol Use Disorder

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   Is alcoholism a disease?

   • In professional and research contexts, the term alcoholism is not currently favored, but rather alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, or alcohol use disorder are used. Talbot (1989) observes that alcoholism in the classical disease model follows a progressive course: if people continue to drink, their condition will worsen.

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   What is alcohol use disorder?

   • Alcohol use disorder can include periods of being drunk (alcohol intoxication) and symptoms of withdrawal. Alcohol intoxication results as the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream increases. The higher the blood alcohol concentration is, the more likely you are to have bad effects. Alcohol intoxication causes behavior problems and mental changes.

   Alcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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8. www.verywellmind.com › signs-and-symptoms-ofAlcoholism: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment

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   Jan 11, 2024 · Alcoholism is a term that is sometimes used to describe what is known as an alcohol use disorder (AUD).