Send us a text We explore Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), covering diagnosis criteria, progression, causes, and effective treatment approaches according to the DSM. • AUD falls under substance-related disorders in the DSM with 11 specific criteria • Severity is classified as mild (2-3 criteria), moderate (4-5), or severe (6+ criteria) • Criteria include drinking more than intended, inability to quit, cravings, and withdrawal symptoms • People often drink to self-medicate stress, trauma, or negat...
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