Alcohol dependence is a substance related disorder in which an individual is addicted to alcohol either physically or mentally, and continues to use alcohol despite significant areas of dysfunction, evidence of physical dependence, and/or related hardship.
Read more about Alcohol Dependence: Definition and Diagnosis, History and Epidemiology, Screening Tools, Other Alcohol-related Disorders, Treatment
Famous quotes containing the words alcohol and/or dependence:
“Two great European narcotics, alcohol and Christianity.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“All charming people have something to conceal, usually their total dependence on the appreciation of others.”
—Cyril Connolly (1903–1974)