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Alcoholism is the popular term for alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. These disorders involve repeated life problems that can be directly attributed to the use of alcohol. Both disorders can have serious consequences, affecting an individual's health and personal life, as well as having an impact on society at large. The effects of alcoholism are far reaching. Alcohol affects every body system, causing a wide range of health problems....
