Alcohol use disorder is a relatively new term for alcohol abuse. Alcohol use disorder occurs when a person loses control of how much they drink and struggle when not drinking. Alcohol becomes the center point of their lives and sometimes it’s so severe, the person can’t function without alcohol in their system.
Alcohol can begin to control a person’s life and can cause a multitude of dangerous effects if left untreated. Alcohol use disorder is considered a brain disease. Simply trying to stop drinking alone isn’t enough. To recover and live a sober and happier life, the person must accept their addiction and work with medical professionals one step at a time.
Additionally, intense withdrawal symptoms can reinforce alcoholism and make it harder to recover from alcohol addiction. Fortunately, several treatment options can help with these withdrawal symptoms so the person can focus on getting clean and sober in the long term.
