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Substance dependence
The 2 defining characteristics are uncontrolled use of a substance i.e. Only intended to have 2 drinks after work and had six, and continued use despite negative consequences, causing conflict with others, missing obligations, causing finacial problems, neglecting ones own health. Usually when someone is very active in this disease they have difficulty seeing either of these problems, denial.
Dr. Jeff Blixt reviewed this
26 year experience in Addiction Medicine
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