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Alcohol Dependence is a complex disease characterized by a persistent and progressive pattern of abnormally intense alcohol-seeking behavior that, over time, results in loss of control over drinking, a preoccupation with drinking, compulsive use, and the development of tolerance and dependence. The current diagnosis for alcohol dependence or alcoholism is categorical (3 out of 7 cut point). Recent publications are convincing that existing criteria can be scaled across a continuum representing severity of dependence. At best, only one of the four DSM abuse criteria map to mild dependence and three to severe dependence.