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03-02-2006, 04:40 PM
What is the difference between alcohol dependence and abuse? Thx
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03-02-2006, 04:52 PM
dependence the patient has developed tolerance and if abstains from drinking will develop
withdrawals
abuse is just misuse with social, ocupational or interpersonal consequences due to use, so abuse comes first then you develop dependence.
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03-02-2006, 07:10 PM
tx docespy,nice exp.
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