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1. Alcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20369243
Description: WEBMay 18, 2022 · Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe, based on the number of symptoms you experience. Signs and symptoms may include: Being unable to limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Wanting to cut down on how much you drink or making unsuccessful attempts to do so.
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2. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Link: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/understanding-alcohol-use-disorder
Description: WEBAlcohol 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.
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3. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Link: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Description: WEBFacts About Alcohol. Alcohol Effects. Alcohol Treatment/Support. Resources for Health Professionals. More Resources. Screening and Brief Intervention Tools. Clinical Trials on Alcohol and Alcohol Use Disorder. Treatment for Alcohol Problems. NIAAA Labs. Join a Study NIAAA Clinical Trials. Follow Us.
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4. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Link: https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohols-effects-health/alcohols-effects-body
Description: WEBAlcohol's Effects on the Body. Spanish / En español. Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. Here’s how alcohol can affect your body: Brain: Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways, and can affect the way the brain looks and works.
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5. Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol-use-and-abuse
Description: WEBMar 16, 2023 · AUD 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...
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6. Drinking too much alcohol can harm your health. Learn the facts
Link: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
Description: WEBExcessive alcohol use led to about 178,000 deaths and 4 million years of potential life lost each year in the United States from 2020 – 2021, shortening the lives of those who died by an average of 24 years. 1 Further, excessive drinking was responsible for 1 in 5 deaths among adults aged 20-49 years. 2 The economic costs of excessive alcohol co...
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7. Alcohol use disorder - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20369250
Description: WEBMay 18, 2022 · Treatment 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.
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8. Alcohol use disorder - Treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alcohol-use-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/treatment/txc-20369245
Description: WEBMay 18, 2022 · Treatment for alcohol use disorder may include: Detox and withdrawal. Treatment may begin with a program of detoxification — withdrawal that's medically managed. Sometimes called detox, this generally takes 2 to 7 days. You may need to take sedating medications to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
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9. Alcohol abuse: Definition, symptoms, treatment, and more
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/alcohol-abuse
Description: WEBJul 16, 2021 · Definition. 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...
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10. Alcohol abuse - Harvard Health
Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/addiction/alcohol-abuse
Description: WEBDec 5, 2014 · Alcohol abuse is the second most common form of substance abuse in the United States, after tobacco addiction. Some people are more severely affected than others. When an individual's drinking causes distress or harm, that's called an alcohol use disorder. An estimated 10% of adult men and 5% of adult women have an alcohol use disorder.
