Alcohol Abuse Directory

While not every drink is a problem, alcoholism or alcohol use disorder can lead to serious health problems including high blood pressure; brain, heart, and liver damage; and cancer. Alcoholism is a progressive, potentially fatal disease, characterized by an incessant craving for, increased tolerance of, physical dependence upon, and loss of control over drinking alcohol. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about alcohol abuse, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.

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