The definition will change again in the futureAlcohol Use Disorder: From Risk to Diagnosis to Recovery | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as “a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress,” and is diagnosed as mild, moderate, or severe based on the number of symptoms, out of a...www.niaaa.nih.gov
At one time was a compensable disability
Pete Hegseth Secretary of Defense
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No shit? You can get cash for boozing too much?Alcohol Use Disorder: From Risk to Diagnosis to Recovery | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as “a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress,” and is diagnosed as mild, moderate, or severe based on the number of symptoms, out of a...
At one time was a compensable disability
Only in America. Where any lack of impulse control and discipline is now a disorder.
Not anymore. Used to be social security disability. Get your ss check cashed at the bar
No, it's got a definition. You just don't like what it is.
In a nutshell, no matter how much or how often you drink, if you consistently show your ass once you start then you've got a problem.
If he's as good as a couple of other military functioning alcoholics that immediately come to mind, U.S. Grant and Chesty Puller, I'm willing to overlook that particular social shortcoming...
As long as his staff can keep him upright for the next four years then we're on to something good...
Edit: Forgot Papy Boyington
Besides..., if he were perfect what would the Left have to whine about...?
As long as his staff can keep him upright for the next four years then we're on to something good...
Edit: Forgot Papy Boyington
Besides..., if he were perfect what would the Left have to whine about...?
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Here's what he had to say to the Pentagon:
https://news.usni.org/2025/01/25/secdef-hegseths-mesage-to-pentagon
https://news.usni.org/2025/01/25/secdef-hegseths-mesage-to-pentagon
I'm not the best one to criticize, but I wonder if "we will fix what's wrong with you" no matter how politely put, will land with the "warriors" as well as it lands with the base.
I’ve known people who were legitimately disabled by alchoholism.Alcohol Use Disorder: From Risk to Diagnosis to Recovery | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as “a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress,” and is diagnosed as mild, moderate, or severe based on the number of symptoms, out of a...
At one time was a compensable disability
What if you’re a fun drunk? Asking for a friend.
Whom do you think he was talking about? Those with dust on their boots or somebody else?
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