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12月13日 · Many wonder if alcoholism is a disease because it doesn't quite look, sound, or act like a disease. In this article, we explain the importance of recognizing alcoholism as a disease.

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.

2024年9月25日 · What is alcohol use disorder? In an alcohol use disorder (AUD, commonly called alcoholism), excessive alcohol use causes symptoms affecting the body, thoughts and behavior. A hallmark of the disorder is that the person continues to …

2023年4月18日 · Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical and mental health condition, not a moral issue. AUD was known as “alcoholism” until 1994, when the American Psychiatric …

The modern disease theory of alcoholism states that problem drinking is sometimes caused by a disease of the brain, characterized by altered brain structure and function. Today, alcohol use disorder (AUD) is used as a more scientific and suitable approach to alcohol dependence and alcohol -related problems. [1]

Whether it takes the form of frequent or daily alcohol use or binge drinking, excessive drinking increases the risk of developing alcohol use disorder (AUD)—previously referred to as alcoholism—a chronic brain disease that can go into remission, but not cured. Alcohol use disorder is common.

2013年12月27日 · In 1956 the American Medical Association (AMA) declared Addiction to alcohol and other drugs, to be a disease. Definitions include disorder of human functions with signs and symptoms not caused by physical injury.

2024年6月11日 · 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 medication and behavioral therapy.

2023年9月15日 · What’s Meant By Alcoholism (Alcohol Use/Abuse Disorder)? AUD is a brain disorder and disease that occurs when people cannot stop or control their drinking despite adverse effects on relationships, work or school, finances, and overall health.