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• Failure to fulfill major responsibilities at work, school or home
• Driving while under the influence (DUI)
• Legal problems associated with alcohol use — drunk driving, physical abuse
• Continued drinking despite problems that are caused or worsened by alcohol
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• Same as those for alcohol abuse
• Strong craving for alcohol
• Inability to limit drinking
• Need to drink increasing amounts to feel its effects
• Withdrawal symptoms when stopping drinking — nausea, sweating, shakiness
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