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Alcoholism

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol addiction, is a chronic disorder characterized by an addiction to Alcohol that causes an individual to compulsively seek and ingest Alcohol despite its harmful implications. Alcoholism can lead to a range of physical and psychological health problems, including an increased risk of …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 13× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol addiction, is a chronic disorder characterized by an addiction to Alcohol that causes an individual to compulsively seek and ingest Alcohol despite its harmful implications. Alcoholism can lead to a range of physical and psychological health problems, including an increased risk of stroke, liver cirrhosis, depression, and certain cancers. Treatment for alcoholism can involve psychotherapy, support groups, medications, and lifestyle changes. It is important for people with alcohol addiction to get professional help and support in order to recover from this disorder.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Alcohol.

Journal editorial board
Enver Tahiraj · Croatia Zhang Liang · United States Borna Relja · Croatia

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