Epidemiology ofDSM-5Alcohol Use Disorder

Abstract

Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) are among the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide.^1-4 Alcohol use disorders are highly disabling^5,6 and associated with many physical and psychiatric comorbidities^6-8; they also contribute substantially to global morbidity and mortality.^9,10 Alcohol use disorders impair productivity and interpersonal functioning and place psychological and financial burdens on those who misuse alcohol, on their families, friends, and coworkers,¹¹ and, through motor vehicle crashes, violence, and property crime,¹² on society as a whole.