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Do most alcoholics have personality disorders?
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ADHD: According to an american psychiatry association report, the majority of alcoholics are people with untreated adhd, at least. Folks with personality disorders and other neuropsychiatric problems are also at higher risk for acohol abuse.
Answered 6/28/2015
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Unknown.: Drinking alcohol distorts the personality; diagnosing a personality disorder while the alcoholic is drinking is a form of denial.
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