Alcoholism
| Alcoholism | |
|---|---|
| Term | Alcoholism |
| Short definition | Alcoholism (AL-kuh-HAW-LIH-for) chronic illness in which a person craves alcoholic beverages and is unable to control their alcohol consumption. A person with this condition must also drink larger amounts to get the same effect and will experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping alcohol consumption. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Alcoholism - (pronounced) (AL-kuh-HAW-LIH-for) chronic illness in which a person craves alcoholic beverages and is unable to control their alcohol consumption. A person with this condition must also drink larger amounts to get the same effect and will experience withdrawal symptoms after stopping alcohol consumption. Alcoholism affects physical and mental health and can cause problems with family, friends, and work. Regular heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of various types of cancer. Also called alcohol addiction
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcoholism
- Wikipedia's article - Alcoholism
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