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What is the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism?

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The difference is that alcoholism is when someone needs alcohol almost everyday or is constantly drinking it. Alcohol abuse is basically when you are drinking and driving. 
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If you are abusing alcohol, but are not yet dependent on it, you may experience a little bit of tolerance or a small degree of withdrawal, but nothing as severe as what a true alcoholic goes through.
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