Condition Article

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is drinking that causes distress and harm. AUD can range from mild to severe (alcoholism). Learn the signs that you may have a problem with drinking.

Disease Condition

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Definition

An alcohol use disorder (AUD) is drinking that causes distress and harm. AUD can range from mild to severe (alcoholism). Learn the signs that you may have a problem with drinking.

Concept record

Canonical title: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Alphabetical key: A
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Alcohol abuse, Alcohol dependence, Alcoholism
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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