Mental Health Conditions
Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Serious
ICD-10: F10 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: शराब की लत · தமிழ்: மது அடிமையாதல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮದ್ಯದ ವ್ಯಸನ · తెలుగు: మద్యం వ్యసనం · বাংলা: মদ্যপানের আসক্তি · मराठी: दारूचे व्यसन · ગુજરાતી: દારૂનું વ્યસન
About this condition
Alcohol dependence is a chronic condition where a person loses control over drinking, experiences cravings, and continues to drink despite harmful consequences. Physical dependence develops with tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when alcohol use stops. Professional treatment including counseling, medical support, and social rehabilitation can help people recover and maintain sobriety.
Common symptoms
craving for alcohol
inability to control drinking
withdrawal symptoms
neglecting responsibilities
drinking despite problems
increased tolerance
When to see a doctor: as soon as possible; professional help needed
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | शराब की लत · मदिरा पर निर्भरता · शराब की आदत · दारु की बीमारी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | மது அடிமையாதல் · குடிப்பழக்கம் · மதுவிற்கு அடிமை · மதுப் பழக்க நோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮದ್ಯದ ವ್ಯಸನ · ಕುಡಿತದ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ · ಮದ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಅಡಿಮೆ · ಮದ್ಯ ಅವಲಂಬನೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మద్యం వ్యసనం · మద్యపానం పాలయ్యే రోగం · మద్యానికి బానిస · మద్యం ఆధారపడటం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মদ্যপানের আসক্তি · মদের নেশা · মদ্যপানে অভ্যস্ততা · মদ্যপান নির্ভরতা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | दारूचे व्यसन · मद्यपान अवलंबित्व · दारूची सवय · मद्यपानाचा रोग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | દારૂનું વ્યસન · મદ્યપાન અવલંબન · દારૂની ટેવ · મદ્યપાન રોગ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated?
craving for alcohol, inability to control drinking, withdrawal symptoms, neglecting responsibilities, drinking despite problems, increased tolerance.
When should I see a doctor?
as soon as possible; professional help needed
Is Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated?
Severity is classified as Serious. as soon as possible; professional help needed.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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