alcohol use disorder

American  

[al-kuh-hawl yoos dis-awr-der, ‐-hol] / ˈæl kəˌhɔl ˌyus ˌdɪsˈɔr dər, ‐ˌhɒl /

noun

Pathology, Psychiatry.

1. a chronic relapsing disorder characterized by alcohol abuse or dependence, as compulsive use of alcoholic beverages, the development of physical or psychological symptoms upon reducing or ceasing intake, and decreased ability to function socially and professionally. AUD

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Etymology

Origin of alcohol use disorder

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

Attaining FDA approval for GLP-1 analogs with the specific indication of treating alcohol use disorder, for example, will take years.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

"Just because you have a mother or a father who has or had alcohol use disorder, by no means does that mean that you are going to have it," Molina said.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023

They found that during most periods, there was no significant correlation between COVID-19 infection and alcohol use disorder diagnoses showing the virus had affected the brain in an addictive way.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Only three conventional drugs - disulfiram, naltrexone and acamprosate - are approved to treat alcohol use disorder and there’s been no new drug approvals in nearly 20 years.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022

Subsequently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services applied cost-effective analysis in considering coverage for screening for H.I.V. and lung cancer, and counseling for alcohol use disorder.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2021