What is the meaning of the term abuse of alcohol?

It means people drinking large amounts regularly and rely on it to help them face difficult situations.  It means people losing control after having alcohol. It means drunk people abusing others without any reason. It means building up a tolerance for alcohol in the body.

It means people drinking large amounts regularly and rely on it to help them face difficult situations.

People who abuse alcohol drink large amounts regularly and rely on it to help them face difficult situations.