Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (binge drinking) or as a regular practice. For some individuals, children or pregnant women, for example, almost any amount of alcohol use may be legally considered 'alcohol abuse.' Heavy alcohol abuse can cause physical damage and death.

in the DSM-IV-TR, a trend toward alcohol usage marked by repetitive immense negative impacts associated with the continued consumption of alcohol. An examination of it is preceded by the identificatio [..]

Alcohol abuse is the excessive use of alcohol products. This can be through chronic, daily use of alcohol to the point of drunkeness. This type of drinking is essentially an addiction like any other a [..]

Alcohol abuse is defined by 42 CFR 2.11 as “the use of an alcoholic beverage which impairs the physical, mental, emotional, or social well-being of the user.”

Continuing consumption of alcohol despite alcohol-related social or interpersonal problems.

Acute and chronic Neurologic Disorders associated with the various neurologic effects of Ethanol. Primary sites of injury include the Brain and Peripheral Nerves.

Alcohol abuse refers to the early stages of alcohol dependence. During this period, the drinker begins to show signs of problematic use of alcoholic beverages, such as poor performance at work or scho [..]