Alcohol Abuse: Other Health Problems That May Occur

It is common to have other mental health or physical conditions along with Reference alcohol abuse Opens New Window or Reference dependence Opens New Window.

Mental health problems might include:

• Reference Depression Opens New Window.
• Reference Anxiety and anxiety disorders Opens New Window.
• Reference Antisocial personality disorder Opens New Window.
• Reference Bipolar disorder Opens New Window.
• Reference Schizophrenia Opens New Window.
• Reference Panic attacks Opens New Window or Reference panic disorder Opens New Window.
• Reference Social anxiety disorder Opens New Window.
• Reference Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Opens New Window.

Physical problems might include:

• Reference Seizures Opens New Window.
• Reference Delirium Opens New Window and Reference dementia Opens New Window.
• Reference Stroke Opens New Window.
• Reference Peripheral neuropathy.
• Gastrointestinal problems, including:
  • Esophageal disease such as Reference esophageal cancer Opens New Window.
  • Reference Gastritis Opens New Window.
  • Reference Peptic ulcer Opens New Window.
  • Reference Acid reflux Opens New Window.
• Liver diseases such as:
  • Reference Hepatitis Opens New Window.
  • Reference Cirrhosis Opens New Window.
• Cardiovascular system problems such as:
  • Reference High blood pressure (hypertension) Opens New Window.
  • Reference Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias) Opens New Window.
  • Reference Cardiomyopathy.
• Pancreatic disorders such as:
  • Reference Pancreatitis Opens New Window.
  • Cancer of the Reference pancreas Opens New Window.

It is common for someone who has alcohol problems to also misuse other substances, such as cigarettes, illegal drugs, or prescription medicines. Quitting tobacco and quitting drinking at the same time will actually improve the success of your treatment for both.^{Reference 1}

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