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    Alcohol abuse December 5, 2014 Alcohol abuse is the second most common form of substance abuse in the United States, after tobacco addiction. Some people are more severely affected than others. When an individual's drinking causes distress or harm, that's called an alcohol use disorder. An estimated 10% of adult men and 5% of adult women have an alcohol use disorder.  Their use of alcohol leads to health problems or troubles at home, at work, at school, or with the law.

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    Alcohol abuse December 5, 2014 Alcohol abuse is the second most common form of substance abuse in the United States, after tobacco addiction. Some people are more severely affected than others. When an individual's drinking causes distress or harm, that's called an alcohol use disorder. An estimated 10% of adult men and 5% of adult women have an alcohol use disorder.  Their use of alcohol leads to health problems or troubles at home, at work, at school, or with the law.

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    Alcohol abuse
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