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alcohol abuse  

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  • Alcohol abuse is a difficult disorder to identify among older adults. TheDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) refers to a maladaptive or destructive pattern of alcohol use measured over a 1-year period, leading to significant social, occupational, and/or medical impairment. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Alcohol Use and Abuse]

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