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~Definition of Alcoholism~
"Alcoholism is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manisfestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably, denial." -Joint Committee to Study the Definition and Criteria for the Diagnosis of Alcoholism of the National Council on Alcoholiam and Drug Dependence & the American Society of Addictive Medicine
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