alkohoiloryhmiä
Alkohoiloryhmiä, also known as alcohol use disorders, are a group of mental health conditions characterized by an individual's inability to control or stop drinking alcohol despite negative consequences. These disorders are recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). Alkohoiloryhmiä can range from mild to severe, with symptoms including:
- Drinking more or longer than intended.
- Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control alcohol use.
- A great deal of time spent in activities necessary to obtain alcohol, use alcohol, or recover
- Craving or a strong desire or urge to drink.
- Recurrent alcohol use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or
- Continued alcohol use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by
- Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of alcohol use.
- Recurrent alcohol use in situations in which it is physically hazardous.
- Alcohol use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem
- Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
- A need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
- A markedly diminished effect with continued alcohol use.
- Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following:
- The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for alcohol.
- Alcohol (or a closely related substance, such as benzodiazepines) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal
Treatment for alkohoiloryhmiä typically involves a combination of behavioral therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and medication,