Alcoholism is a condition resulting from excessive drinking of beverages that contain alcohol. Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms:

Physical dependence--withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety after stopping drinking

Tolerance--the need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get "high"

Craving--a strong need, or urge, to drink

Loss of control--Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun
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