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How can I tell the difference between an alcoholic and an addict?
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The best way to tell the difference is to ask yourself whether the person’s drinking or drug use has become a problem. If it has, then they may be suffering from addiction. It is important to remember that alcoholism and substance abuse are two different things. Alcoholism is characterized by compulsive drinking and a lack of control over your drinking habits. Substance abuse is more about taking drugs or using other substances in ways that are harmful to one's health.