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on Alcohol use disorder survey
What is an alcohol use disorder?
An alcohol use disorder is a chronic and relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.
What percentage of the population has alcohol use disorder?
More than 6 percent of adults in the U.S. have an alcohol use disorder, about 1 in 12 men and 1 in 25 women. An additional 623,000 people between the ages of 12 and 17 have alcohol use disorders. About 88,000 people die of alcohol-related causes every year in the United States.
What are the signs and symptoms of alcohol use disorder?
There are a variety of signs and symptoms associated with alcohol use disorder, including but not limited to drinking alcohol in excess, experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, blacking out or losing memory after drinking, continuing to drink despite negative consequences, and feeling a strong need or craving to drink.
What are the consequences of alcohol use disorder?
Alcohol use disorder can lead to a number of serious consequences, including but not limited to liver disease, pancreatitis, cancer, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, and problems with mental health.