A national survey in 2019 showed that 14.1 million Americans (adults) suffered from some kind of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in that particular year. The medical world recognizes AUD as a disease. There’s a medical diagnosis for this. AUD includes: Alcohol misuse Alcohol addiction Alcohol dependence Alcoholism Doctors’ definition of AUD Doctors refer to AUD as a brain disorder, which makes a person unable to use or control the use of alcohol despite adverse effects on their physical, mental, social, and professional life. Diagnosing AUD Doctors use the “Diagnostic and…
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