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Reducing Your Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

ConditionInDepth

Reducing Your Risk of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

The risk of AUD is higher in people who used alcohol when they were children and teens. It may be possible to lower the risk. This may be done by having more family meals together. Mentoring teens may also lower the risk.

References

  • Alcohol use disorder. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/alcohol-use-disorder.
  • Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/alcohol-withdrawal-syndrome.
  • Day E, Copello A, Hull M. Assessment and management of alcohol use disorders. BMJ. 2015;350:h715.
  • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association; 2013.

Contributors

  • Adrian Preda, MD
Last Updated:
2022-11-01

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