Alcohol Dependence
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Albumin Definition Plasma protein synthesized by the liver. It has a high value in nutrition as it is a measure of the protein intake and for undernourishment. Albumin has a high prognostic value for postoperative complications for values below 35 g/l. In case of hepatic or renal dysfunction, the value is not reliable.
Alcohol Definition Organic chemical compounds containing one or more OH-groups and with various physiological and toxic effects in the human body. In common usage it refers to ethanol, which in various concentrations in water solutions is consumed as a food companion or for recreational and intoxicating purposes.
Alcohol Abuse Definition Alcohol consumption which has impact upon an individuals normal work or home role and/or has encountered legal or social/ interpersonal problems as a result of their drinking. May also be called alcohol misuse.
Alcohol Dependence Definition Alcohol Dependence is a psychiatric diagnosis describing a cluster of cognitive, behavioral and physiologic symptoms, differentiated from alcohol abuse by the presence of symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal. The dependent person has impaired control of alcohol use and continues the use of alcohol despite adverse consequences.
Alcohol Detoxification Definition The clinical procedure by which the dependent individual is withdrawn from the effects of alcohol in a safe and effective manner. Withdrawal symptoms are minimized with the substitution of alcohol with crosstolerant drugs that have similar effects following cessation of alcohol intake.
Alcohol-Attributable Disease Burden Definition Alcohol is implicated in some cases e.g., accidents.
Alcohol-Related Research Definition A multidisciplinary field which covers a wide spectrum including studies of cellular toxicity, clinical trials of treatment and epidemiological studies.
Alcohol-Specific Disease Burden Definition The disease burden that is wholly and directly due to alcohol use e.g., alcoholic liver disease.
Alcoholic Beverage Definition Type of drink containing various concentrations of ethanol, water and possibly phytocomplex (plant matrix). Main types with increasing average content of ethanol are beer, wine and liquor (strong spirits).
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