1. Alcoholism
Miliam and Katherine Ketcham, alcoholism is defined as: "A chronic, primary, hereditary disease which progresses from an early, physiological susceptibility into an addiction characterized by tolerance changes, physiological dependence, and loss of control over drinking. ... The primary value of drugs of this type seems to be their ability to interrupt the alcoholic cycle for a period of time, during which psychological therapy may be undertaken (Gorlick, 1993). ...
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