by Preda A

There is no cure for AUD. The goal is to manage the disease. This can be done with a combination of counseling, medicine, and social support. Some people may need to be treated in a detoxification center.

It can take a long time to recover. Many people may need to be treated several times.

The type of treatment used depends on the severity of AUD. It may involve:

Lifestyle changesMedicationsOther treatments

References

Alcohol use disorder. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:  https://www.dynamed.com/condition/alcohol-use-disorder . Accessed September 3, 2020.

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:  https://www.dynamed.com/condition/alcohol-withdrawal-syndrome . Accessed September 3, 2020.

Day E, Copello A, Hull M. Assessment and management of alcohol use disorders. BMJ. 2015 Feb 19;350:h715.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Association; 2013.

Revision Information

  • Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Adrian Preda, MD
  • Review Date: 03/2020
  • Update Date: 02/19/2021