lasrus
Two of the main criteria are the development of tolerance (which means that a person needs more alcohol over time to feel the same effects) and the presence of withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is not consumed.
Alcoholism
Criteria for diagnosis of alcoholism
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Damian
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Another criteria is if the alcohol is taken in larger amounts or over a longer period of time than intended.