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What is Alcoholism?

In common and historic usage, alcoholism refers to any condition that results in the continued consumption of alcoholic beverages despite health problems and negative social consequences. Modern medical definitions describe alcoholism as a disease and addiction which results in a persistent use of alcohol despite negative consequences. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, alcoholism, also referred to as dipsomania described a preoccupation with, or compulsion toward the consumption of, alcohol and/or an impaired ability to recognize the negative effects of excessive alcohol consumption.

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Marijuana Facts and Resources:

• Role of cannabinoid receptors in alcohol abuse
  Research investigating the possibility of using marijuana to treat alcoholism.
• Cannabidiol, Antioxidants, and Diuretics in Reversing Binge Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity
  Very technical article discussing the benefits of cannabinoids as a treatment to alcoholism.
• Cannabis substitution
  Clinical studies and Case Reports regarding treatment of alcoholism with cannabis.
• Cannabis as a Substitute for Alcohol
  A more extensive article about using cannabis as a substitute for alcohol.