Alcohol Use Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
• Tolerance (reduced sensitivity to effects of EtOH)
• Social Impairment
- Failure to fulfill role obligations (work, school, home)
- Continued use despite social problems exacerbated by EtOH
- Important social, occupational, recreational activities reduced
• Risky Substance Use
- Recurrent use of alcohol in hazardous situations
- Continued use despite knowledge of consequences
• Impaired Control
- Incr in alcohol consumption
- Unsuccessful attempts to reduce alcohol use
- Incr in time spent pursuing / using / recovering from EtOH
- Alcohol craving - Intense desire to use EtOH
• Withdrawal symptoms
- Sweating, tachycardia, nausea/vomiting, tremor, insomnia, seizure, and anxiety
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