2022年5月18日 · Alcohol use disorder includes a level of drinking that's sometimes called alcoholism. Unhealthy alcohol use includes any alcohol use that puts your health or safety at risk or causes other alcohol-related problems.

2023年3月16日 · Drinking alcohol too much or too often, or being unable to control alcohol consumption, can be a sign of alcohol misuse and, in some cases, alcohol use disorder (AUD).

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.

2014年12月5日 · 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. Their use of alcohol leads to health problems or troubles at …

2022年3月10日 · Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition in which a person continues to consume alcohol despite the adverse consequences. AUD can be mild, moderate, or severe.

2025年1月31日 · Drinking excessively on an occasion can lead to these harmful health effects: Injuries— motor vehicle crashes, falls, drownings, and burns. Violence—homicide, suicide, sexual violence, and intimate partner violence. Alcohol poisoning—high blood alcohol levels that affect body functions like breathing and heart rate.

2023年8月18日 · Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic illness in which you can’t stop or control your drinking even though it’s hurting your social life, your job, or your health. Alcohol use disorder can...

Alcohol use disorder (sometimes called alcoholism) is a common medical condition. In this disorder, people can’t stop drinking, even when drinking affects their health, puts their safety at risk and damages their personal relationships. Treatment includes …

People with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and others. This question-and-answer fact sheet explains alcohol problems and how psychologists can help people recover.

2024年12月14日 · Alcohol is one of the most commonly misused drugs in the United States. Sustained misuse of alcohol can lead to dependence, overdose, and addiction. While alcohol addiction can be devastating, it can also be treated with evidence-based alcohol addiction treatment. What Is Alcohol Misuse?