Alcohol Abuse

Question 1

Definition of Problem Alcohol Use

Answer 1

Problem alcohol use is defined as exceeding the low-risk drinking guidelines - which is no more than 14 units per week

Question 2

Definition of hazardous drinking

Answer 2

A pattern of alcohol consumption that increases a persons risk of harm - more than 14 units but less than 35 for women, 50 for men

Question 3

Definition of Alcohol-use disorder

Answer 3

Encompasses both:

• Problem alcohol use (more than 14 units)
• Alchohol dependence (they crave it, reduced tolerance, continued drinking despite consequences)