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Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Use Disorder

Feb 01, 2012

Alcohol Use Disorders, new terminology for alcoholism. The change in terminology was due the evidence that there are numerous forms of alcohol abuse. Just as each person is an individual, alcohol abuse manifests itself differently depending on the person and circumstances. Some people start drinking heavily earlier in their life while others may not start until a traumatic event occurs.

 

The statistics are staggering, nearly one third of American families are affected by alcohol problems and 22% to 26% of the population experiences an Alcohol Use Disorder one time or another. Of that percentage, only 10% seek help.

 

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