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[Alcoholism as an illness]

W Feuerlein1

  • 1Max-Planck-Institut für Psychiatrie, Klinisches Institut, München.

Herz
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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The study differentiates alcohol abuse from alcohol dependence, introducing diagnostic criteria and tests for alcoholism. It explores the disease concept and a biopsychosocial model for understanding alcohol use disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Public health

Context:

  • Historical definitions of alcoholism focused solely on alcohol-related conditions.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) proposed differentiating alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence approximately 20 years ago.
  • Current classifications incorporate criteria such as alcohol sequelae for abuse and tolerance, withdrawal, and behavioral changes for dependence.

Purpose:

  • To review the evolution of alcoholism classification, distinguishing between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.
  • To discuss diagnostic tools for alcoholism, including questionnaires and clinical/laboratory data.
  • To examine the ongoing debate surrounding the 200-year-old disease concept of alcoholism and propose a comprehensive biopsychosocial model.

Summary:

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  • Alcohol abuse criteria focus on alcohol-related consequences.
  • Alcohol dependence is characterized by tolerance, withdrawal syndrome, impaired control, and continued use despite problems.
  • Diagnostic tests, including questionnaires and clinical data, aid in identifying alcoholism.
  • The paper revisits the disease concept of alcoholism, advocating for a biopsychosocial framework.
  • A triangle model explains the interplay between alcohol, the individual, and social factors in alcoholism development.

    • Impact:

    • Facilitates clearer diagnosis and understanding of alcohol use disorders.
    • Provides a framework for developing more effective prevention and treatment strategies.
    • Contributes to the ongoing scientific and clinical discourse on the nature of alcoholism.