Study Finds Those with Alcohol Use Disorder Often Get Little Medical Support from Their Doctor

Study Finds Those with Alcohol Use Disorder Often Get Little Medical Support from Their Doctor

The National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism estimates 17 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder, which they define as “a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational or health consequences.”[1] In spite of how prevalent this condition is, a nationwide study based on…