Alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse
Alcohol abuse (pronunciation: /ˈælkəhɔːl əˈbjuːs/) refers to the habitual misuse of alcohol, often to the point of physical, mental, and social harm.
Etymology
The term "alcohol abuse" is derived from the Arabic word "al-kuhl" (alcohol) and the Latin word "abusus" (misuse).
Definition
Alcohol abuse is characterized by a pattern of drinking that results in harm to one's health, interpersonal relationships, or ability to work. This includes but is not limited to alcoholism, which is a long-term chronic disease.
Symptoms
Symptoms of alcohol abuse may include, but are not limited to, physical dependence on alcohol, inability to control drinking, and continued use of alcohol despite negative consequences.
Related Terms
- Alcoholism: A severe form of alcohol abuse that involves the inability to manage drinking habits.
- Binge drinking: A pattern of drinking that brings a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above.
- Alcohol poisoning: A serious and sometimes deadly consequence of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short time.
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome: Symptoms that occur when a person who has been drinking too much alcohol every day suddenly stops drinking alcohol.
- Alcoholic liver disease: Damage to the liver and its function due to long-term heavy intake of alcohol.
Treatment
Treatment for alcohol abuse often involves a combination of medical, psychological, and social services. This may include detoxification, counseling, and rehabilitation programs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcohol abuse
- Wikipedia's article - Alcohol abuse
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