Alcohol use disorder

Alcohol use disorder ( ALD ) is defined by the use of large and escalating amounts of alcohol over a period of time with unsuccessful efforts to cut down ; much time spent recovering , obtaining , or using alcohol ; recurrent alcohol use when is physically hazardous ; and craving and withdrawal American Psychiatric Association . Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ( DSM -5 ) 2013DSM classifies AUD as mild moderate or severe

How common -Data can vary based on definitions and criteria used , where is the data sourced and guidelines Alcohol use disorder ( AUDs ) are among the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide McManus et al in 2009 reported that some 24 % of the adult population in England ( 33 % men and 16 % women ) consume alcohol in a way that is potentially or actually harmful to their health or well being A survey in England in the year 2000 ( Singleton N et al ) estimated the prevalence of alcohol dependence to be 5.9 % CKS quotes that alcohol use disorder ( ALD ) is a common psychiatric problem with a lifetime prevalence estimated to between 7 % and 12.5...