Talk:Alcohol abuse

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[edit] Created Stub

I changed this article from a redirect to a stub. The psychiatric diagnosis of alcohol abuse is distinct from the vague term "alcoholism," and is the primary usage of the phrase in medicine and science. Furthermore, the alcoholism article does not adequately discuss the topic. I have linked to alcoholism in the intro which should allow people to find it if that is what they're really looking for. --Elplatt 18:38, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] General Alcohol Info Goes Elsewhere

Keep in mind, that this page is only for DSM-IV alcohol abuse, and related info (medical, legal, history, etc.) not general alcohol/alcoholism info. I removed the following because it does not pertain directly to DSM-IV alcohol abuse.

The use of alcohol affects the brain's control center; because of this, a person who drinks too much alcohol may experience difficulty with walking and other everyday tasks. A person may also behave in a way that they would never behave when not under the influence of alcohol.

Many health problems arise when you take alcohol. For example,heavy use of alcohol can cause liver damage and may result in cirrhosis. Alcohol abuse can also cause cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia. Pregnant women who drink alcohol put their babies in risk.

Excessive alcohol use can damage a person's ability to make good judgements. Because of this, it can lead to behavior like sucide and violence.

--Elplatt 05:11, 9 May 2007 (UTC)