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What Is An Alcoholic? What Is Alcoholism? What Is Alcohol Abuse?

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An alcoholic is a person who suffers from alcoholism - the body is dependent on alcohol. An alcoholic is addicted to alcohol. Alcoholism is a chronic (long-term) disease. People who

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