Alcohol use disorder is complex and is often accompanied by co-occurring mental health disorders, such as anxiety or depression, and is intensified by trauma, stressors and societal impact. Each of these aspects cannot be treated solely by one treatment method, but the right combination of treatm...
Alcoholism may regularly be undermined by addictions that seem more “serious,” but the reality is that all addictions are serious. The effects of an untreated alcohol use disorder can be devastating and potentially fatal, not just to the person suffering from it but to those around them as ...
In adults with alcohol use disorder, what is the comparative effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous or Twelve Step Facilitation versus behavioral therapy in alcohol abstinence outcomes?doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000001871Jeneeca BruceYvette GrossWolters KluwerEvidence-Based Practice...
If someone is a heavy drinker, stopping alcohol all at once without putting any necessary measures in place can put them at risk for alcohol withdrawal. A rehab can be a safe environment for them to detox and receive the needed support without complications. Once there’s no more damage from...
Those include regular exercise, good sleep habits, and sobriety from drugs and alcohol, not to mention the acceptance and empathy of family and friends. 05:12 Remember, bipolar disorder is a medical condition, not a person's fault, or their whole identity, and it's something that can be ...
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Seek help. One symptom of an alcohol use disorder is making repeated efforts to either cut down or avoid drinking and not being able to do it. At that point, you should talk to your primary care physician or go to a self-help or mutual-help program. TheAlcohol Treatment ...
Enjoying alcohol socially in reasonable amounts can boost your mood and help you bond with others. But if you drink alone, or down multiple drinks a day, it could turn into an unhealthy habit. If you can't control it, it may lead to a condition called alcohol use disorder. Giving up ...
The publication of the DSM-5 and the evolution of the Research Domain Criteria have rekindled interest in defining what an addictive disorder truly is.
Background: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a destructive and serious problem among indigenous populations around the world. The drinking pattern differs from the non-indigenous populations by being short-term risky drinking such as binge drinking. In general, the treatment offered is based on ...