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Alcohol dependence
Alcohol dependence is a condition where significant alcohol overuse is accompanied by lifestyle dysfunction and by symptoms of alcohol withdrawal if use is stopped.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very rare | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very rare | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 |
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