Compulsive use of alcohol that is not of a temporary nature Applies to infants addicted at birth, or who are victims of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, or who may suffer other disabilities due to the use of alcohol during pregnancy
Definition: Any "harmful use" of alcohol The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV describes alcohol abusers as those who drink despite recurrent social, interpersonal, and legal problems as a result of alcohol use Harmful use implies alcohol use that causes either physical or mental damage