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Alcoholism
Alternate Names : Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Dependence
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Alcoholism Prevention
Educational programs and medical advice about alcohol abuse have been successful in decreasing alcohol abuse and its associated problems. Alcohol dependency requires more intensive management.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommends that women have no more than one drink per day and men no more than two drinks per day. One drink is defined as a 12-ounce bottle of beer; a 5-ounce glass of wine; or a 1 1/2-ounce shot of liquor.
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• Definition
• Alcoholism Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Alcoholism Symptoms & Signs
• Alcoholism Prevention
• Alcoholism Diagnosis & Tests
• Alcoholism Treatment
• Alcoholism Prognosis
• Alcoholism Complications
• Alcoholism Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Alcohol Withdrawal
• Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
• Alcoholic Neuropathy
• Bleeding Esophageal Varices
• Cancer
• Cardiomyopathy
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Cirrhosis
• Delirium Tremens
• Liver Disease
• Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
• Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Tests & Exams
• Liver Function Tests
• Toxicology Screen
Other Topics
• Abdominal Pain
• Acute
• Alcohol Use
• Alcoholism - Resources
• Balanced Diet
• Bleeding
• Confusion
• Depression
• Erosion
• High Blood Pressure
• Incidence
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Numbness and Tingling
• Physical Examination
• Resources
• Seizures
• Sleeping Difficulty
• Stress and Anxiety
Review Date : 2/15/2002
Reviewed By : Yvette Cruz, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Reviewed provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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