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 […]
Attitudes toward Forced Drug Treatment: Ethical and Empirical Considerations The debate surrounding forced drug treatment, or compulsory substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, represents one of the most persistent and complex ethical dilemmas in modern behavioral health policy. Compulsory treatment involves mandating an individual’s participation in rehabilitation or detoxification programs, often through judicial orders (e.g., drug […]