Disease: Alcohol Use Disorder
Symptoms: Cravings for alcohol, inability to control or limit alcohol consumption, withdrawal symptoms (such as tremors, anxiety, sweating) when attempting to stop or reduce alcohol use, continued use despite negative consequences (such as relationship problems, health issues), neglecting responsibilities, tolerance to alcohol
Treatments: Detoxification (if necessary), counseling or therapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing), support groups (such as Alcoholics Anonymous), medication (such as disulfiram, naltrexone, acamprosate), addressing underlying psychological or social factors, lifestyle changes, ongoing monitoring and support