<unk> , as described in the DSM-IV, is a psychiatric diagnosis describing a physical dependence on alcohol.  It is differentiated from alcohol abuse by the presence of symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal.<unk>  is sometimes referred to by the less specific term alcoholism. However, many definitions of alcoholism exist, and only some are compatible with alcohol abuse.
About 12% of American<unk> ults have had an<unk>  problem at some time in their life.
Alcohol dependence
Alcoholism
Nicotine addiction
Binge drinking
Kawanism
Alcohol withdrawal
Drug dependence
Stress in childhood