See Also: Alcohol abuse(health)
united states substance abuse and mental health services administration(medicine)
ABUSE(law)
abuse(1)(dictionary)
self-abuse(dictionary)
Abuse(medicine)
abuse(2)(dictionary)
self-abuse(dictionary)
CHILD ABUSE(law)
child abuse(medicine)

Alcohol abuse (health)


"Use of alcoholic beverages to excess, either on individual occasions (""binge drinking"") or as a regular practice. For some individuals-children or pregnant women, for example-almost any amount of alcohol use may be legally considered ""alcohol abuse,"" depending on local laws. Heavy alcohol abuse can cause physical damage and death."