Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
Cause
It is not clear why some people develop alcohol abuse or dependence problems and others do not, although experts know that alcoholism often runs in families. People with depression or other mental health conditions also tend to be more likely to abuse alcohol.
Over time, if you regularly drink too much alcohol, you might become dependent on it.
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| Author: | Alison Allen Jeannette Curtis Maureen Shea | Last Updated: November 20, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Peter Monti, PhD - Alcohol and Addiction Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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