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Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

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

ConditionInDepth

Symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Some people may not have symptoms or may try to hide them from others. People who do have symptoms may have:

  • Relationship problems
  • Problems missing work or school
  • Loss of control over drinking
  • A very strong desire to drink alcohol
  • A need for larger amounts of alcohol to have the same effects
  • Physical symptoms when alcohol is stopped, such as:
    • Problems sleeping
    • Shaking
    • Restlessness
    • Nausea
    • Sweating
    • Fast heartbeats
    • Seizures
    • Seeing or thinking something that is not real

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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