Substance abuse disorder

Substance Abuse Disorder: Understanding the Condition

Substance Abuse Disorder: What Is It? Each year, millions across the United States grapple with Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD). In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that around 20 million Americans aged 12 and older had a SUD related to alcohol or illicit drugs in recent years. Substance Abuse Disorder is when the use of substances like alcohol, …

Alcohol addiction

How Addictive is Alcohol?

The Nature of Alcohol Addiction Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder, affects millions each year. In the United States alone, an estimated 28.9 million people aged 12 and older struggle with it, making it one of the most common substance use disorders. This condition is not just a matter of poor choices. It is a chronic, relapsing disorder …