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Effects of Alcohol Dependence and Abuse

Alcohol Dependence and Abuse
Fri, 09/01/2006
Fri, 09/01/2006
Eliminating Substance Dependence and Abuse

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Anyone can become dependent on alcohol.

Alcohol dependence (or alcoholism) is a serious disease.

People who have alcoholism feel a strong need to drink alcohol and cannot control how much alcohol they drink.

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Health Point Health Effects of Alcohol.APR2014.pdf
Last updated on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 10:46

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs: Making Healthy Choices

January 1, 2003
January 1, 2003
Learn about Substance Use and Abuse

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Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs are easy to find in our communities. We have heard about their harmful effects, yet when so many people are drinking, smoking, or using other drugs, it may be difficult to make healthy choices. There are many things we can do to educate ourselves and to support a friend or family member dealing with substance use or abuse.

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TCOAlcoholTobaccoDrugs.pdf
Last updated on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 09:29

Understanding Alcohol Dependence and Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Dependence and Abuse
Fri, 09/01/2006
Fri, 09/01/2006
Alcohol and its Role in Your Life

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Alcohol dependence is a serious disease.

Alcohol dependence is also called alcoholism.

Alcoholism, or alcohol dependence, is a physical condition.

People who are dependent on alcohol:

Feel an uncontrollable need, or craving to drink alcohol

Cannot control how much alcohol they drink

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Understanding Alcohol Dependence.APR2014.pdf
Last updated on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 11:57