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Alcohol Use Disorder

Sara M. Nehring et al.

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Alcohol is the most commonly used substance in the United States, with 84% of people 18 and older reporting lifetime use, according to data from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Alcohol use exists along a spectrum from low risk to alcohol use disorder (AUD). The intervening category, known as risky drinking, includes heavy drinking as well as binge drinking. AUD is a chronic disease with significant medical, social, and psychological implications for the patient. AUD also significantly impacts the healthcare system, contributing to over 200,000 hospitalizations annually and 7.4% of emergency room visits. About 29.5 million people 12 and over have AUD in the United States; however, only 7.6% of this population receive treatment.[NIAAA. AUD in the United States] This large treatment gap allows clinicians to diagnose a prevalent medical condition with devastating health and societal consequences.

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Disclosure: Sara Nehring declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Richard Chen declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Andrew Freeman declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Sections

• Continuing Education Activity
• Introduction
• Etiology
• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• History and Physical
• Evaluation
• Treatment / Management
• Differential Diagnosis
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Deterrence and Patient Education
• Pearls and Other Issues
• Enhancing Healthcare Team Outcomes
• Review Questions
• References

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