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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.
Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this
35 year experience in Pediatrics
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Rare | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 |
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Is alcohol dependence rare?
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What sort of problem is alcohol dependence?
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How can I medically help me with my alcohol dependence?
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Is there anything you can take to end alcohol dependence?
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What is the definition or description of: Alcohol dependence?
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Developing alcohol dependence on a glass a day. Should I stop?
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What is the medical definition of alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse?
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How long does it take for withdrawal symptoms from alcohol dependence to stop?
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What is the link between alcohol dependence and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) (and similar medications)?
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How are alcoholism and alcohol dependence different?
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What's the difference between alcoholism and alcohol dependence?
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How to know if some of us are prone to drug addiction and alcohol dependence?
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Are some of us more prone than others to drug addiction and alcohol dependence?
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Can you tell me how to get over my bulimia, alcohol dependence, and horrid depression?
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What can be initial signs of alcohol addiction / dependence?
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How are alcohol abuse and dependence different?
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What physically happens in the body with alcohol addiction and dependence?
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For a patient diagnosed with alcohol abuse, not dependence, do you ever recommend aa?
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Is there an over-the-counter treatment for alcohol dependence?
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What are the DSM criteria for substance dependence and alcohol abuse?
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Can you tell me about alcohol promotes physical and psychological dependence?
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What are the best ways to stop codeine and alcohol dependency?
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I have struggled with depression for the last 15 years. I have also developed a dependency on drugs /alcohol. What pills help compulsive disorders?
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I have been dealing with alcohol dependency and i wanted to know if i can detox on my own. also i drink about 2 pints a day little less sometimes.. wat should i do? i have had the DTs before and never wanna go through it again but im at a standstill
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Will someone with alcohol dependency be refused a liver transplant?
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Are benzo and alcohol withdrawal known to cause excitotoxicity as a result of formed dependency, resulting in lower glutamate and upregulation of glutamate? Could a taper prevent heightened glutamate and this damage from occurring?
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How much alcohol consumption causes physical dependance and withdrawal? I drink beer on weekends but not through the week. Trying to be proactive
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I drank a couple of alcohol drinks for two months daily and then stopped suddenly and been getting severe ocd, schizo & depression. is it due to withdrawal? Can alcohol cause dependency n addiction in just two months? male diabetic 40?
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Does alcohol increase fats?
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