Narratives around alcohol are important in determining how people decide who or what
qualifies as problematic alcohol use. Narratives draw on common representations that are …

Under the disease model of alcoholism,'rock bottom'represents the point at which problem
drinkers hit a low, after which denial is overcome and recovery begins. More specifically, the …

Alcohol use disorder is by far the most prevalent substance use disorder in the general
population and is a major contributor to disease worldwide. Recovery from the disorder is a …

Background and aims Recovery from alcohol problems in the absence of treatment or
mutual‐aid is very common, but under‐researched. This study explores the lives of people …

Alcohol, like mental health, is a neglected topic in public health discussions. However, it
should be defined as a priority public health area because the evidence available to support …

Recent innovations in alcohol-focused interventions are aimed at closing the gap between
population need and the currently uncommon use of alcohol treatment services. Guided by …

'Government's Alcohol Strategy'from 2013 states that alcohol can have a positive impact on
wellbeing in terms of sociability and that community pubs are 'a key part of the fabric of …

Alcohol problems are amongst the most stigmatised of conditions, resulting in multiple
additional harms for people with alcohol use disorder. Alcohol stigma encompasses widely …

The highly heterogeneous nature of alcohol use and problems has presented significant
challenges to those attempting to understand, treat or prevent what is commonly termed …

Abstract Background Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are more prevalent among homeless
individuals than in the general population, and homeless individuals are disproportionately …