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Excessive drinking is a widespread problem across the US due to the legal status and availability of alcohol. Social drinking has been normalized to the extent that recognizing problematic alcohol use can often present quite a challenge. This is why many people who engage in binge drinking or frequently drink excessive amounts of alcohol might […]

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drinking despite adverse consequences like legal trouble, relationship issues, or poor health outcomes associated with heavy drinking over time.1 The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse estimates that over 17 million people in the US, or 7.2% of the adult population, struggle with some […]

Approximately 14 million individuals across the United States of America struggle with a form of alcohol abuse disorder, or AUD. Statistics indicate that 3 in 12 adults indulge in binge drinking. This is a clear indication that alcohol abuse remains a serious issue and a common disease among the US population, affecting not just the […]

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a burning issue across the US, and not by coincidence. This potent and highly addictive drug is severely misunderstood as many users don’t even consider it a drug in the first place. With it being easily obtainable and since drinking is generally viewed as socially acceptable, it is no wonder […]

Many people in the United States currently drink alcohol and a 2020 survey showed that of Americans aged 12 and older:1 5 million (or 50%) consumed alcohol in the month before the survey. 6 million (22.2%) binge drank within the last month. Within the state of Nevada, 2018 and 2019 survey results were averaged to […]