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The definition of alcohol addiction is as follows: alcohol addiction is when alcohol has interfered with someone's body and mind chemistry so much that he/she can no longer function normally without the use of alcohol.
Alcohol addiction is typically both psychological and physical.
Alcoholism, or alcohol addiction.
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Based on science and medicine, Alcohol would be a more harmful drug. There has never been any reporting of deaths due to marijuana overdose. There have been numerous reports of Alcohol (ethanol) overdoses. Marijuana has never proven its self an addictive substance as where Alcohol addiction is the most common addiction treated. Finally, Marijuana tends to make people more docile as where Alcohol tends to make people agitated and belligerent.
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Alcoholism has been recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association since 1956. Alcohol addiction occurs when the brain adjusts to the presence of alcohol in the system and can no longer function properly without it. There are emotional factors involved, as well. Another name for alcohol addiction is alcoholism.
Alcohol is a drug, and alcohol addiction is the same thing as alcoholism. The term "addiction" is coming into use with respect to alcohol because of the non-medical and often emotional baggage that goes along with the word alcoholic.
yes because alcohol is an addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a national program that helps people with alcohol addiction. You can find a local AA center in your region by visiting their website. In addition, almost any hospital will have information and local resources available to help with alcohol addiction. Just visit your local hospital and tell them you'd like information on alcohol addiction treatment.