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Alcoholism
An addiction to alcohol or mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
How common it is:
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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