The serious problems from Stage 3 become catastrophic:
Contact a healthcare provider or a substance abuse helpline (e.g., SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 in the US). The serious problems from Stage 3 become catastrophic:
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), commonly known as alcoholism, is not an event but a progressive disease. It unfolds in predictable stages, each with escalating consequences. For many social drinkers, the line between "heavy drinking" and "harmful drinking" is blurry. However, when it comes to —cirrhosis, heart failure, pancreatitis, permanent brain damage, and seizures—the answer is specific. For many social drinkers, the line between "heavy
If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol use, contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for confidential, free, 24/7 support. Mild to moderate, but not yet "serious
Mild to moderate, but not yet "serious." Here, the first physiological cracks appear:
High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and an increased risk of stroke or heart failure. Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: