Alcohol abuse based on a pattern of use

Almost everyone reading this article today has had an alcoholic beverage in his or her lifetime. And I'm sure that many have had or continue to have excessive amounts of alcohol intake. Many terms float around when dealing with alcohol related health problems: alcoholism, dependence, abuse, tolerance and withdrawal. Let me take this time to explain these terms, the impact of alcohol on our health and what you can do if you have a problem with alcohol.