Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2022 To 2032
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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a pathological condition characterized by persistent and excessive alcohol consumption, leading to a diminished ability to limit or abstain from alcohol use despite adverse consequences in one's social, occupational, or medical domain. The disease is characterized by several key symptoms, including: 1. Craving - an intense urge to consume alcohol 2. Loss of control - an inability to cease alcohol consumption once initiated 3. Negative emotional state - feelings of anxiety and irritability when abstaining from alcohol. Several factors increase the chances of developing an alcohol use disorder, such as Family history of substance abuse and alcohol use disorder, Accessibility of alcohol, Excessive alcohol consumption, Binge drinking, Permissive cultural attitudes towards alcohol, Childhood abuse, Childhood conduct or mood disorders, Co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD, Impulsivity. Diagnosis of AUD is made through a comprehe...