BackPublished on June 13, 2017
Alcoholism
A chronic disease including uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Overview
Alcoholism is chronic and often progressive disease. It includes difficulty controlling drinking, preoccupation with alcohol, physical dependence, and denial.
Symptoms
Symptoms include 5 or more drinks daily for a man or 4 for a woman, starting each day with a drink, and guilt.
Treatments
Treatments include detox, counseling, and medications.