Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and the Scope of Treatment Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is recognized as a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol seeking and use, loss of control over intake, and a negative emotional state when not using. Effective treatment for AUD is rarely a singular intervention; rather, it constitutes a comprehensive, […]
Introduction to Alcohol Related Problems Alcohol related problems encompass a vast and complex range of negative consequences stemming from the consumption of alcoholic beverages. These issues are not limited solely to severe dependence, but include a continuum of harms affecting physical health, mental well-being, social functioning, and economic stability at both individual and societal levels. […]