Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnosis and Management Hardcover American Medical Publish

Alcohol use disorder refers to a condition where a person drinks too much alcohol leading to mental and physical health problems. It can be classified into two types, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. This occurs due to the constant intake of a large amount of alcohol. The person has difficulty reducing their alcohol consumption and craves alcohol strongly. Genetic and environmental factors increase the risk of developing alcoholism. Diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorders fall under the domain of addiction medicine. Diagnosis of alcohol use disorder is done with the help of screening, social barriers, urine and blood tests, etc. Alcoholism can be managed through detoxification, medication, psychological therapy, etc. The book presents research and studies conducted by experts from around the world. It aims to shed light on some of the unexplored aspects of alcohol use disorder and recent research in this field. Those looking for information to deepen their knowledge will be greatly helped by this book.