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Bookmark or Share- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses the conditions that some people refer to as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol addiction, and the colloquial term, alcoholism.
- Alcohol use disorder - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTreatment may involve a brief intervention, individual or group counseling, an outpatient program, or a residential inpatient stay. Working to stop alcohol use to improve quality of life is the main treatment goal. Treatment for alcohol use disorder may include: Detox and withdrawal.
- Alcohol abuse: Definition, symptoms, treatment, and moreDefinition. Effects. Symptoms and diagnosis. Who is at risk? Treatment. Contacting a doctor. Summary. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition in which a person continues to consume...
- Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - HealthlineAUD vs. misuse. Symptoms. Treatment. Risk factors. Diagnosis. Finding support. Outlook. Drinking alcohol too much or too often, or being unable to control alcohol consumption, can be a sign of...
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition that doctors diagnose when a patient’s drinking causes distress or harm. The condition can range from mild to severe and is diagnosed when a patient answers “yes” to two or more of the following questions. In the past year, have you:
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