addiction

Chronic, progressive, and relapse-prone illness that affects a person both physically and psychologically.

Signs of addiction:

The person continues the addictive behaviour despite the consequences
The frequency or intensity of the behaviour increases over time
When the behaviour is stopped, the person experiences unpleasant feelings and emotions

Binge drinking (form of alcohol abuse)

Consumption of alcohol to intoxication in a short period of time

2 types of binge-drinking:

i) Heavy drinking (five or more drinks) on a single occasion; and

ii) Heavy or continuous drinking over a number of days or weeks

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