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What's the difference between alcoholism and alcohol dependence?
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They're the same: I have heard it said that only the person with alcohol dependency can call themselves an alcoholic. They both mean the same thing and involve a loss of control of alcohol in a person's life associated with impaired functioning. There are effective treatments available.
Answered 9/3/2013
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