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	Alcoholism is an addiction to alcohol, while binge drinking (alcohol abuse) is not. &nbsp;They are both similar in terms of effect, but <strong>alcoholism is more pernicious</strong> as it often negatively impacts on your quality of life. Alcohol abuse or binge drinking does away with moderation, and the<strong> negative side effects can go unnoticed </strong>for a period of time before catching up on the abuser, when regular heavy drinking eventually leads to alcoholism. Binge drinking increases in likelihood with those who suffer from depression, and bipolar disorder. People who lack <u><a href="http://www.socialcaretraining.ie/stress-management-coping-skills" style="font-size:16px; text-align:justify; line-height:125%;">Stress management &amp; coping skills</a></u> or are schizophrenic are also prone to what is alcohol abuse, and is common in low self esteem cases as well as relationship difficulties. <strong>Alcoholism is endemic</strong> where the culture of alcohol is unchallenged.&nbsp;</p>
