alkoholisme
Alkoholisme is a chronic disease characterized by an ongoing, compulsive use of alcohol, cravings, loss of control over intake, and withdrawal symptoms when not drinking. It is commonly referred to in clinical contexts as an alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Causes and risk factors include genetic predisposition, neurobiological changes, coexisting mental health conditions, and environmental or
Health effects are broad and can include liver disease such as fatty liver and cirrhosis, pancreatitis, cardiovascular
Diagnosis relies on clinical assessment. In many health systems, alcohol use disorder is defined by criteria
Treatment is individualized and may include medically supervised withdrawal, pharmacotherapies such as naltrexone, acamprosate, or disulfiram,
Prevention and public health efforts aim to reduce harm, improve access to evidence-based treatment, and address