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Answers to the most frequently asked questions about alcohol, alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and drinking problems.
What Exactly Is Recovery?
People who have been successful in overcoming their dependence on alcohol and other drugs usually refer to their new lifestyle as being in recovery, but a panel of experts convened by the Betty Ford Institute says there is more to recovery than just being sober.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alcoholism
Here are the questions The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism most often receives about alcohol along with their answers.
Alcohol - Getting the Facts
For many people, the facts about alcoholism are not clear. What is alcoholism, exactly? How does it differ from alcohol abuse? When should a person seek help for a problem related to his or her drinking?
Alcoholism Glossary
Alcohol and recovery-related terms defined.

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