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Understanding Alcohol Abuse -- the Basics

Get a basic overview of alcohol abuse and alcoholism from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Alcohol Abuse -- Treatment

Information on treatment for alcohol abuse and alcoholism from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Alcohol Abuse -- Prevention

Can alcoholism be prevented? Get the facts from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Alcohol Abuse -- Symptoms

Learn about the symptoms of alcohol abuse -- and alcohol dependence -- from the experts at WebMD.
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence - Medications

Medicines can be used to help treat alcohol abuse and dependence. Some medicines reduce withdrawal symptoms during detoxification. Other medicines help you remain sober during lifelong recovery.Medication ChoicesMedicines most often used to treat withdrawal symptoms during detoxification include:Antianxiety medicines (such as diazepam), which treat withdrawal symptoms such as delirium tremens ...
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence - Cause

It is not clear why some people develop alcohol abuse or dependence problems and others do not, although experts know that alcoholism often runs in families. People with depression or other mental health conditions also tend to be more likely to abuse alcohol.Over time, if you regularly drink too much alcohol, you might become dependent on it. ...
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence - Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about alcohol abuse and dependence: What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence? What is the cause? What are the symptoms? What should I know about alcohol? Do older adults have problems with alcohol? What about alcohol abuse and the military? What happens if someone has a mental health problem and an alcohol problem? Being diagnosed: Do I have a drinking problem? ...
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence - Health Tools

Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health.Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Helping a person get treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence How to stop drinking alcohol ...
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence - Topic Overview

Alcoholism and alcohol dependence and abuse can be devastating. Alcohol abuse means having unhealthy or dangerous drinking habits, such as drinking every day or drinking too much at a time.
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence - Treatment Overview

Your success in treatment for alcohol abuse and dependence is strongly linked to admitting that you have a problem and your desire to stop drinking. Supportive treatments, such as counseling, won't be successful if you continue to drink.Treatment also depends on whether you are physically dependent on alcohol. Most people with alcohol problems need to completely stop drinking. Treatment first ...