Alcohol use disorder is a major contributor to the morbidity and mortality burden worldwide.
It often coexists with other psychiatric disorders; however, the nature of this comorbidity is …

Background Alcohol and drug use can have negative consequences on the health,
economy, productivity, and social aspects of communities. We aimed to use data from the …

Alcohol use disorders consist of disorders characterised by compulsive heavy alcohol use
and loss of control over alcohol intake. Alcohol use disorders are some of the most prevalent …

Alcohol consumption has been identified as an important risk factor for chronic disease and
injury. In the first paper in this Series, we quantify the burden of mortality and disease …

Alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse or harmful use cause substantial morbidity and
mortality. Alcohol-use disorders are associated with depressive episodes, severe anxiety …

Alcoholic beverages, and the problems they engender, have been familiar fixtures in human
societies since the beginning of recorded history. We review advances in alcohol science in …

Background Alcohol dependence is often untreated. Although abstinence is often the aim of
treatment, many drinkers prefer drinking reduction goals. Therefore, if supported by …

Importance Excess alcohol consumption and alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are associated
with substantially increased mortality. Efforts to reduce this toll require an understanding of …

Background Alcohol use has increased globally, with varying trends in different parts of the
world. This study investigates gender, age, and geographical differences in the alcohol …

Heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder are major public health problems. Practitioners not
specialising in alcohol treatment are often unaware of the guidelines for preventing …