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My name is Michael Pugh, and I am an honorably discharged U.S. Army combat veteran.

I served on active duty for several enlistments with the 3rd Infantry and 82nd Airborne Divisions, as well as a platoon sergeant in the 4/160 Infantry California National Guard, where I graduated from many schools, including Airborne, Jumpmaster, Jungle Warfare, and Ranger Schools.

During my service, I amassed a distinguished record and am a highly decorated soldier.

Do you know the difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism? If not, you're not alone. Many people do not understand the difference between these two terms. In fact, some people use them interchangeably, while others don't even know that there is a difference at all.

But, there's a clear distinction between them, and it's important to know what that difference is. This can help you identify when someone can't stop drinking and needs treatment for alcohol abuse, even if that someone is you.

Let's look at what each term means and how they're different from one another.

Alcohol poisoning is a term you probably recognize, but you may not know exactly what it means. It should not be confused with alcohol intoxication or the state of drunkenness that results from drinking too much alcohol.

Alcohol poisoning is, in fact, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the level of alcohol in an individual's blood exceeds a certain level and starts to cause damage to one's organs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol poisoning deaths account for about 2,200 deaths each year in the US.