Learn more about the five types of alcoholics, from young adult alcoholics to chronic severe alcoholics.
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Alcohol is addictive, and heavy long-term use results in many negative health and social consequences.
Alcohol use disorder includes a level of drinking that's sometimes called alcoholism. Unhealthy alcohol use includes any alcohol use that puts your health or safety at risk or causes other alcohol-related problems.
NIAAA researchers found that there were five distinct patterns of alcohol dependence. Although the word “alcoholic” may conjure a particular image to mind, there are actually several different types of alcoholics.
Alcohol use disorder (formerly known as alcoholism) is a form of substance use disorder. Changes in the brain make it difficult to reduce or stop alcohol use, but treatment can help.