| Alcohol Abuse | Use of alcohol in hazardous situations or continued alcohol use in hazardous situations or despite significant negative consequences.
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| Alcohol Dependence | Severe form of alcohol abuse that is characterized by physical symptoms of dependence.
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| Alcoholism | The loss of control over drinking behavior and/or the lack of ability to refrain from becoming intoxicated.
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| Alcoholic Hepatitis | Persistent swelling of the cells of the liver, leading to its decreased ability to break down toxins.
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| Alcoholic Cirrhosis | Permanent scarring of the liver, resulting in reduced blood flow and the buildup of toxins in the body.
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| Drug | Any biologically active substance that is foreign to the body and is deliberately introduced to affect its functioning.
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| Fatty Liver | Swelling of the cells of the liver.
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| Intoxication | Also referred to as drunkenness, a blood alcohol level of .08 to .10 percent, depending on the state. National health goals recommend a .08 standard.
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| Tolerance | The phenomena of requiring more and more alcohol over time to achieve the desired effect.
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| Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) | A neuropsychiatric illness caused by a thiamine deficiency typically resulting from chronic alcohol dependence. Symptoms include disorientation, confusion, and memory loss.
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| Withdrawl | Symptoms that occur when alcohol is withdrawn after a period of prolonged heavy use. Symptoms include sweating, anxiety, tremors, and seizures.
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