Alcoholism
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Recognizing when alcohol use stops being occasional is the starting point for understanding this condition. Alcoholism is a chronic disease characterized by physical and psychological dependence on alcohol, with difficulty controlling or stopping its use despite the consequences.
Signs to consider: They may include the need to drink more and more, discomfort when stopping, neglect of responsibilities, and personal or family conflicts.
When to seek help? It is advisable to reach out for care when drinking affects health, relationships, work, or when it is difficult to stop on one's own.
Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist and the psychologist support the approach to dependence and its emotional causes, with support from other areas for the physical repercussions. Seeking professional guidance is a decisive step toward recovery.
Data on 5,977 doctors who treat alcoholism
Which specialist treats alcoholism?
Alcoholism is treated by a psychologist or psychiatrist, who provide therapeutic support and specialized medical management. An internist can assess the impact on organs such as the liver, and a nutritionist supports nutritional recovery. See these specialists if you or a family member need help to stop drinking.
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Doctors specialized in alcoholism
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Frequently asked questions
What is alcoholism?
Recognizing when alcohol use stops being occasional is the starting point for understanding this condition. Alcoholism is a chronic disease characterized by physical and psychological dependence on alcohol, with difficulty controlling or stopping its use despite the consequences.
Which doctor treats alcoholism?
Alcoholism is treated by a psychologist or psychiatrist, who provide therapeutic support and specialized medical management. An internist can assess the impact on organs such as the liver, and a nutritionist supports nutritional recovery. See these specialists if you or a family member need help to stop drinking.