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, […]
The Scope and Definition of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is formally recognized by clinical bodies, including the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), as a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health […]