A destructive pattern of alcohol use, leading to significant social, occupational, or medical impairment. Alcohol was often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control alcohol use Great deal of time spent in using alcohol, or recovering from hangovers Important social, occupational, or recreational activities given up or reduced because of alcohol use.
Some disorders display similar or sometimes even the same symptom.
The clinician, therefore, in his diagnostic attempt has to differentiate against the following disorders which one needs to be ruled out to establish a precise diagnosis. This page is better viewed 800x600 and is optimized for IE5.0 Netscape 4.0 or superior. All information here provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use information on this site to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.