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Subtitle
Alcohol dependence or Abuse
FAA Form 8500-8 Entry Number
18o
(Item Number on MedXPress Medical Application)
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18.o. Alcohol dependence or abuse. Instructions are the same as for (Item 18.n.) which is repeated here for convenience:

FAA Definitions: Substance Dependence; or failed a drug test ever; or substance abuse or use of illegal substance in the last 2 years. "Substance" includes alcohol and other drugs (e.g., PCP, sedatives and hypnotics, anxiolytics, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, hallucinogens, and other psychoactive drugs or chemicals). For a "yes" answer to Item 18.n. (or this question 18.o), the AME should obtain a detailed description of the history. A history of substance dependence or abuse is disqualifying. The AME must defer issuance of a certificate if there is doubt concerning an applicant's substance use. (See Item 47 Psychiatric)

FlightPhysical's Staff Take Home Message
Select Yes if you have been diagnosed and/or treated in an inpatient or outpatient setting for misuse of alcohol. Select Yes if you ever had a diagnosis of alcohol use disorder. Select Yes for any and all positive alcohol tests whether administered at the federal, state, or local level, or by a private employer. For a detailed description of substance, substance dependence, substance abuse, and drug and alcohol testing.
Sources
CFRs §67.107, §67.207, §67.307 paragraphs (a)(4) and (b) and MedXPress User's Guide