Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disabling addictive disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcohol despite its negative effects on the drinker's health, relationships, and social standing. Like other drug addictions, alcoholism is medically defined as a treatable disease.
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Articles About Alcoholism
JWoww Unveils List of ‘P.I.L.F.S: Presidents I’d Like to F—k’
By IBTimes
On Monday, while the rest of the world celebrated their day off for Presidents Day, MTV Jersey Shore's JWoww, real name Jenni Farley, unveiled a list of U.S. presidents she would like to have sex with in honor of the federal holiday with her blog, "P.I.L.F. (Feb 21)
MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA, GEORGE W. BUSH
How Did 'Degrassi' Actor Neil Hope Die in 2007 and Why Was His Death Kept Quiet?
By IBTimes
Learn how "Degrassi" actor Neil Hope died in 2007 and why his death was kept quiet by reading this article. (Feb 16)
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'Degrassi' Actor Neil Hope, a.k.a. Wheels, Died in 2007
By IBTimes
"Degrassi" actor Neil Hope, aka Wheels, died in 2007, but news of his death was not not widely known until Thursday, because it had not previously been announced publicly. (Feb 16)
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Alcoholism: One in 10 U.S. Kids Have Alcoholic Parent
By Reuters
More than one in 10 U.S. children live with an alcoholic parent and are at increased risk of developing a host of health problems of their own, according to a new government study released on Thursday. (Feb 16)
World Health Organization: Should Alcohol Be Considered a Global Health Crisis?
By IBTimes
University of Oxford professor Devi Sridhar, a lecturer in global health politics, is calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to begin regulating alcohol use worldwide. "About 2.5 million deaths a year, almost 4 percent of all deaths worl... (Feb 15)
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David Cameron: Alcohol Abuse Costing NHS Billions
By IBTimes UK
Prime minister labels binge-drinking one of the 'scandals of society' during hospital visit. (Feb 15)
Valentine's Day 2012: How the Weather Affects Chocolate and Other Sweet Facts You Didn't Know
By IBTimes
On this year’s sweetheart’s holiday, America is expected to spend $700 million on chocolate. But did you know that the chocolate industry’s days may be numbered, or that most of the world's chocolate only comes from one place?. (Feb 13)
Native Americans: The Tragedy of Alcoholism
By IBTimes
According the Indian Health Services, the rate of alcoholism among Native Americans is six times the U.S. average. (Feb 11)
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Cold Weather: Poland's Homeless Dying in Bitter Winter
By IBTimes
Warsaw has thousands of homeless, many of whom live and sleep in underground heating ducts (Feb 09)
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Daniel Radcliffe Opens Up About Acting Under The Influence of Booze [SLIDESHOW]
By IBTimes AU
Just like most actors who started out in the business as a kid, Daniel Radcliffe went through the usual ups and many downs of early stardom. That cute little British kid who played the well loved book character of Harry Potter revealed that he once b... (Feb 07)
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