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Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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It is a pattern of alcohol use that involves problems controlling the drinking, being preoccupied with alcohol or continuing to use alcohol even when it causes problems.
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Can't control drinking alcohol
Alcohol use disorder is a condition with continued heavy and/or frequent alcohol use despite mental, social or physical problems. It is sometimes referred to as alcoholism.
A condition where the patient is dependent on alcohol and will experience withdrawal symptoms if he/she does not have a drink. These withdrawal symptoms can be mild (e.g., irritation, sleeplessness) or severe (confusion, coma, and seizures).
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Are you unable to control your alcohol intake?
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Reviewed By:
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan