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GAMMA ALCOHOLISM [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Human Behaviour
DEF

Malignant alcoholism, characterized by a progressive course, physical dependence, often acquired tolerance and, invariably, psychologic dependence with inability to control drinking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Comportement humain
OBS

L'alcoolisme gamma correspond à peu près à l'alcoolose de Fouquet. Cette forme implique «une dépendance psychologique ainsi que la perte de contrôle de la consommation d'alcool. Le sujet a perdu la liberté de boire modérément.» L'intéressé peut avoir des périodes de sobriété de quelques semaines à quelques mois. Au moment des rechutes, il perd sa capacité de contrôle et consomme jusqu'à l'ivresse. C'est le type d'alcoolisme le plus représenté en Amérique du nord.

Spanish

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