Alcohol abuse/alcoholism
Excessive alcohol consumption that can lead to health problems including dependence, heart and liver problems, accidental injuries, and certain forms of cancer.
Things to consider
- Current age
- Current and history of consumption
- Treatment recommended or received
- Relapses
- Driving while impaired
- Medical complications
- Other substance use
- Occupation
- Member of a support group
- History of bankruptcy
- Criminal history
What response can you expect?
- Life
- Critical illness
- Disability
- Healthcare
| Less than 2 years of abstinence: | declined |
| After 2 to 3 years of abstinence: | rated +200 may be offered |
| After 3 to 5 years of abstinence: | rated +100 may be offered |
| After 5 years of abstinence: | standard may be offered |
| If 1 relapse: | generally declined |
| If more than 1 relapse: | declined |
| If use of other substances: | declined for a minimum of 7 years, individual consideration thereafter |
| Less than 3 years of abstinence: | declined |
| After 3 years of abstinence: | rated +100 may be offered |
| After 5 years of abstinence: | standard may be offered |
| If 1 relapse: | generally declined |
| If more than 1 relapse: | declined |
| If use of other substances: | declined for a minimum of 10 years, individual consideration thereafter |
| Less than 5 years of abstinence: | declined |
| After 5 years of abstinence: | standard may be offered |
| If relapse: | declined |
| If use of other substances: | declined for a minimum of 10 years, individual consideration thereafter |