The DEFINITION of ALCOHOL USE DISORDER (AUD)

What was once called alcoholism, alcohol abuse, or alcohol addiction is now classified as either Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), focusing only on alcohol use, or Substance Use Disorder (SUD), focusing on drug and alcohol use. The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) lists the diagnostic features of all recognized … Continue reading The DEFINITION of ALCOHOL USE DISORDER (AUD)