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Question by kaitlin: What makes someone an alcoholic?
Is that they always drink socially?
Is it that they drink whenever they’re upset?

I know a lot of people that drink because they’re upset or that they’re out with friends, and that’s usually the only time. But what classifies someone as an alcoholic?

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Answer by bob
when someone drinks too much every single day

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Alcohol calories 'too often ignored'
Filed under: heavy drinking alcoholism

… should limit themselves to 2-3 units a day. A standard 175ml glass of wine contains about two units and a large 250ml glass contains about three units. If you have had a heavy drinking session, you should avoid alcohol for at least 48 hours …
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Binge Drinking: More than Just a Student Problem
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NBA star Chris Herren to give his story at Hatboro-Horsham High School
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Hatboro-Horsham School District’s Be A Part of the Conversation will host an NBA star to talk with students and parents about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren will present his story of drug and alcohol abuse and host a Q&A session Jan. 8 at Hatboro-Horsham High School beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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Binge drinking: More common than you think, and not just among college set
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

There's nothing quite like a story about alcohol abuse to harsh a holiday buzz, but consider these scenarios as you head into the festivities: A lady walks into a New Year's Eve party and has one glass of champagne. She's what public health experts call a moderate drinker.
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America’s worst city for alcohol abuse is… – Examiner.com
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America's worst city for alcohol abuse is… Examiner.com The survey makes no distinction between alcohol abuse or the disease of alcoholism. The CDC calls “heavy drinking” an average of more than two drinks per day for men or more than one drink per day for women. “Binge drinking” is defined as consuming at … and more »

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Weekend Alcoholism in the News

Hike in alcohol prices will not solve anything
Filed under: weekend alcoholism

Binge drinkers who get trollied on a weekend and shout and bawl and fight in the street at 2am don't seem to care how much they spend judging by how much they are prepared to pay for a pint of cooking lager in the town centres these days anyway – £4 a …
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Mallet attack sparked by car sale
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Five days later Mr Bain died. According to police, his alcoholism had left him vulnerable to the bacterial infection which eventually overwhelmed his body. A Friend of Mr Bain told the Weekend Herald in December last year that the 43-year-old had made …
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Binge drinking: more common than you think
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Binge drinking – a behaviour oft-ascribed to college kids – is more widespread than you might think, public health and medical experts say.
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ALCOHOL ABUSE RANKED A LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR DISEASES – U-T San Diego
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ALCOHOL ABUSE RANKED A LEADING RISK FACTOR FOR DISEASES U-T San Diego The overconsumption of alcohol kills 2.5 million people each year around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. It is a major factor in many neuropsychiatric disorders and a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, cirrhosis of the … and more »

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Marines’ attack on binge drinking may backfire – Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Marines' attack on binge drinking may backfire Walla Walla Union-Bulletin The authors of the military report called for better leadership from the top in curbing excess drinking and routine screening for excessive alcohol consumption. No one was suggesting a prohibition-era approach to turn troops into teetotalers. The gung … and more »

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