Is regular binge drinking the same as alcoholism?

Is regular binge drinking the same as alcoholism?

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Binge drinking brings its own problems as it increases risks of accidents and risk taking behavior. Obviously it won't be the same issue for someone who is drinking on a daily basis, but it's just as problematic.