Alcohol Abuse
A maladaptive pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as manifested by one (or more) of the following in a 12-month period: alcohol use that interferes with ability to fulfill major role obligations; alcohol use in situations which are physically hazardous; recurrent, alcohol-related legal problems; continued alcohol use despite adverse social or interpersonal consequences. (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)