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Someone who as the result of their alcohol consumption, either excessive or habitual, suffers or has suffered physical, psychological, emotional, social or occupational harm. (Addiction Resource Guide).

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Note: Join Together definitions were adapted from:

Cermak, T. L. (1986). Diagnosing and Treating Codependence. Johnson Institute Books, Minneapolis, MN.
Maisto, S. A., Galizio, M. And Connors, G. J. (1991). Drug Use and Misuse, Hold, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., Fort Worth, TX.
Ray, O. (1990). Drugs, Society and Human Behavior, Times Mirror/Mosby, College Publishing, St. Louis.
Schuckit, M. A. (1998). Educating Yourself about Alcohol and Drugs: A People's Primer. Plenum Trade: New York.

Terms from Addiction Resource Guide

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