alcohol use disorder

American  

[al-kuh-hawl yoos dis-awr-der, ‐-hol] / ˈæl kəˌhɔl ˌjus 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

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alcohol use disorder

Observational studies of the general population suggest that people drink less overall when on weight-loss drugs, but the clinical trials to date have focused on people with alcohol use disorder, rather than occasional drinkers.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

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

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