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drinking too much. kinda like how people get addicted to cigs
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What causes alcohol dependence and abuse?
The etiology of alcohol dependence is the subject of considerable professional and scientific debate.
What can alcohol do to your body?
Alcohol causes the loss of brain cells and it poisons your liver. Some people develop a physiological dependence on alcohol. Attempting to withdraw on your own from alcohol when a physiological dependence is present can be life threatening. This kind of withdrawal should only be done in the context of an approved medical detox.
What is alchoholisim?
Alcoholism is a dependence on and abuse of alcohol.
Can a tolerance or dependence be formed to alcohol?
yes
What is it called when an individual develops a strong craving for alcohol because it produces pleasurable feelings or relieves stress?
Alcohol dependence
Youth who drink before 21 are how many times more likely to develop addiction?
There is no evidence that drinking alcohol before age 21 CAUSES anyone to be at higher risk of developing alcohol dependence.
What is cpt code for alcohol dependence counseling?
99401
What type of tolerance is related to physical dependence?
Alcohol...
What medications the FDA approved for alcohol dependence?
antibuse
What is the difference between DSM-IV for alcohol abuse and dependence and substance abuse and dependence?
Simply the substance used.
How many Americans display signs of alcohol dependency?
13.3% of a survey group of Americans exhibited symptoms of alcohol dependence during their lifetime, and 4.4% exhibited symptoms of alcohol dependence during the past 12 months.
Is anti alcohol drugs causes dystonia?
The drug acamprosate is one such substance that is used to treat alcohol dependence and can cause dystonia. It binds with GABA-A receptors, which is an inhibitory system, reducing neurotransmission and muscle contraction, and can result in dystonia.
