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John Is a Chronic Alcohol Abuser and Has Been an Alcoholic

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John is a chronic alcohol abuser and has been an alcoholic for well over 30 years. If he presents with confabulation, disorientation, and confusion, his health care team may consider a diagnosis of


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Inattention

A lack of focus, neglect, or failure to pay attention to tasks or details.

Hyperactivity

A condition characterized by excessive movement, impulsiveness, and difficulty in maintaining attention, often associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A diagnostic condition known for presenting obstacles in both communication and social engagement, and for displaying fixed, repetitive thought and behavior patterns.

Asperger's Syndrome

A condition on the autism spectrum characterized by difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, alongside restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.

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