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Suppose One Has a Friend Who Drinks Alcohol

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Suppose one has a friend who drinks alcohol. How would one determine whether her drinking is just a bad habit and not a pathological addiction?


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Personality Disorders

Inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a classification and diagnostic tool for mental disorders.

Diagnostic Criteria

The specific conditions or behaviors listed in the DSM or other medical references that must be present for a diagnosis of a particular mental or physical health disorder.

Insomnia Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep, which impacts daily functioning.

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