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Originally Posted by Myelogirl
Thanks Doc, that makes me feel better.
It also means that perhaps my brother isn't addicted to alcohol, just dependant on it.
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The definitions with respect to alcohol are slightly different, and there is a lot of crossover.
Alcohol dependence
Alcohol abuse
Alcoholism
I don't know that the label really matters; IMO if his drinking is having a negative effect on him (including longterm health issues) or those around him or who care about him, there may be a problem.
Doc