Alcohol Abuse
Scope Note:
Excessive or otherwise inappropriate ingestion of alcoholic beverages, often causing risk or injury to health and impaired social functioning (Note: If possible, use the more specific term "Alcoholism")
Category: Social Problems
Broader Terms DrinkingSubstance Abuse Narrower Terms AlcoholismUse this term instead of Alcohol IntoxicationDrunkenness (Alcohol) Problem Drinking | Related Terms Alcohol EducationAntisocial Behavior Anxiety Disorders Drug Abuse Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
Added to ERIC: 6/9/1988