Psych 265 exam 2 qa - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

alchohol abuse - Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking where the individual uses alcohol in a self-destructive manner. - The alcohol abuser is not necessarily alcohol-dependent. - The alcohol abuser does not have a compulsion to drink but turns to alcohol to escape reality or difficult emotions. Individuals with alcohol abuse usually manage to carry on with their lives and responsibilities with some semblance of normality. - Alcohol abusers can be defined as those who continue to drink de...