US Task Force Recommends Screening All Adults for Alcohol Misuse – Science Codex

US Task Force Recommends Screening All Adults for Alcohol Misuse – Science Codex
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US Task Force Recommends Screening All Adults for Alcohol Misuse
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Alcohol dependence (alcoholism) includes physical cravings and withdrawal symptoms, frequent consumption of alcohol in larger amounts over longer periods than intended, and a need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve intoxication.
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Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong – TakePart
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Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong
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Here's some compelling evidence that it's a devastating problem (not to mention one that we could prevent): More than 20 million Americans are addicted to drugs (including alcohol) and drugs kill more Americans than any other non-natural cause. (Images

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