Alcoholism
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Alcoholism: A chronic and progressive condition characterized by the inability to control the consumption of alcohol.
Addiction: A chronic relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and abuse and by long-lasting chemical changes in the brain. Addiction is the same irrespective of whether the drug is . . . View Full Definition
Mental Illness And Substance Abuse Limitations: When a disability is caused by a psychological/behavioral/emotional disorder, or by alcoholism or the non-medical use of drugs, benefits may be limited by the disability contract to a period . . . View Full Definition
Hallucinosis: hallucination (usually auditory ) occurring in clear consciousness. e.g in alcoholism.
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