Alcohol use disorder
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Alcohol use can be associated with various physical and emotional issues. The negative ramifications associated with alcohol use are related to the amount of alcohol that a person uses, not to the type of alcohol consumed. There are two main types of alcohol abuse disorders: binge drinking and alcoholism. This video defines both of these disorders as well as the mechanism of action and potential treatments.
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