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Alcohol Use


•	Definition
•	History and incidence
•	Effects
•	Associated health risks
•	When abuse becomes dependence
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Alternate Names : Beer Consumption, Hard Liquor Consumption, Wine Consumption

Call your health care provider if

you are concerned about your personal alcohol use or that of a family member.
you are interested in more information regarding alcohol use, alcohol abuse, or support groups.
you are unable to reduce or stop your alcohol consumption, in spite of attempts to stop drinking.

Other resources include local Alcoholics Anonymous or Ala-teen groups (see alcoholism - support group), SMART Recovery, Moderation Management (for problem drinkers who want to cut down), public or private mental health agencies, school or work counselors, student or employee health centers, local hospitals, and some churches.

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• Definition
• History and incidence
• Effects
• Associated health risks
• When abuse becomes dependence
• Call your health care provider if

Review Date : 1/29/2002
Reviewed By : Benoit Dub, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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