Alcohol Dependence
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Alcohol dependence is a condition in which a person's body and behavior have adapted to drinking, so that cutting back or stopping becomes very difficult and can cause physical and emotional distress.
How it is recognized: There is usually a strong need to drink, loss of control over the amount, and continued drinking despite its consequences.
Impact: It can affect health, mood, relationships, and daily life.
Who supports the process? The psychiatrist and the psychologist are the go-to providers for the behavioral and emotional approach, and the general practitioner assesses overall health. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness: if you or someone close to you is facing this situation, seeking professional guidance makes a difference.
Data on 1,239 doctors who treat alcohol dependence
Which specialist treats alcohol dependence?
Alcohol dependence should be addressed by a Psychologist or Psychiatrist; a Psychoanalyst can support the therapy, and a General Practitioner or Educational Psychologist can help along the way.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in alcohol dependence
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
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. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Frequently asked questions
What is alcohol dependence?
Alcohol dependence is a condition in which a person's body and behavior have adapted to drinking, so that cutting back or stopping becomes very difficult and can cause physical and emotional distress.
Which doctor treats alcohol dependence?
Alcohol dependence should be addressed by a Psychologist or Psychiatrist; a Psychoanalyst can support the therapy, and a General Practitioner or Educational Psychologist can help along the way.