1. Alcoholism
Alcoholism is divided into 2 categories: dependence and abuse. People who are dependent on alcohol spend a great deal of time drinking alcohol, and getting it.
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2. Alcoholism
Alcoholism is a chronic physical, psychological, and behavioral disorder characterized by excessive use of alcoholic beverages; emotional and physical dependence on them; increased tolerance over time of the effects of alcohol; and withdrawal symp...
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3. Alcoholics Anonymous - healthfinder.gov - AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international fellowship of men and women who share their experiences with each other, so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a...
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4. Standard alcoholic drink
Beer, wine, and hard liquor (distilled spirits) all contain alcohol. The following common alcoholic drinks contain equal amounts of alcohol and are often referred to as a drink or a standard drink:
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5. Alcoholics Anonymous : Is There an Alcoholic in the Workplace?
Of interest to management and union officials, this leaflet gives a concise description of the help A.A. can offer to the alcoholic employee. (Formerly “Alcoholics Anonymous and Employee Assistance Programs”)
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6. Alcoholic Hepatitis
The liver is a marvelously sophisticated chemical laboratory, capable of carrying out thousands of chemical transformations on which the body depends. The liver produces some important chemicals from scratch and modifies others to allow the body t...
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7. Alcoholic neuropathy
The cause of alcoholic neuropathy is debated. It probably includes both a direct poisoning of the nerve by the alcohol, and the effect of poor nutrition associated with alcoholism.
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8. Alcoholic Hepatitis
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver, resulting in liver cell damage and destruction. Alcoholic hepatitis is a complex problem and is a precursor to chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. If an individual develops alcoholic hepatitis and absta...
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9. Children of Alcoholics
The week of February 9 February 15, 2003, is designated as Children of Alcoholics Week. Each year the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACoA) launches a public awareness campaign to bring attention to the issue of alcoholism and ...
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10. Alcoholic ketoacidosis
Alcoholic ketoacidosis is the build up of ketones in the blood. Ketones are a type of acid that form when the body breaks down fat for energy.
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