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*A chronic disease that makes your body dependent on alcohol. (mayo) | *A chronic disease that makes your body dependent on alcohol. (mayo) | ||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence<br> == | ||
• Alcoholism is the most common drug abuse problem in the US, affecting more than 15 million Americans, including the adolescent and aging populations. (patho book 76)<br>• Affects 1 in every 12 adults in the US (NIAAA)<br>• Men are typically more dependent that women (NIAAA)<br>• Problems are highest among young adults 18-29 and lowest among adults 65+ (NIAAA)<br>• The earlier one starts drinking (ie 14 or younger) the more likely they will develop alcohol related problems (NIAAA)<br><br> | |||
== Characteristics/Clinical Presentation == | == Characteristics/Clinical Presentation == | ||
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
- Alcoholism is a serious disease where people have an overpowering desire for the physical and mental effects of drinking alcoholic beverages. (encyclopedia)
- The formal term is alcohol dependence.
- It is the most severe type of alcohol problem.
- A chronic disease that makes your body dependent on alcohol. (mayo)
Prevalence
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• Alcoholism is the most common drug abuse problem in the US, affecting more than 15 million Americans, including the adolescent and aging populations. (patho book 76)
• Affects 1 in every 12 adults in the US (NIAAA)
• Men are typically more dependent that women (NIAAA)
• Problems are highest among young adults 18-29 and lowest among adults 65+ (NIAAA)
• The earlier one starts drinking (ie 14 or younger) the more likely they will develop alcohol related problems (NIAAA)
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