Substance Use Disorder (Alcohol)

Category: Mental Health / Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It encompasses alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 5.1% of the global adult population (WHO, 2018).

Medical Breakthroughs

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