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Millions of people struggle with alcohol use—often without realizing the warning signs. If you find it hard to control your drinking or it’s affecting your daily life, you’re not alone.
Knowing the symptoms is the first step toward taking back control. With the right support, recovery is not only possible—it’s within reach.
You deserve a healthier future, and help is available whenever you’re ready to take that step.
Americans over 12 years old
Have alcohol use disorder (AUD) each year.
of All Alcoholics
Experience relapse at some point in their lives.
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Alcohol interacts with many other drugs and medications—often in ways that can have serious health consequences. These include (but are not limited to):
Alcohol affects nearly every part of your body—and the effects can be severe. The many organs and systems that may be impacted include your:
Withdrawal from alcohol can take a toll on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Here are some of the symptoms you may experience:
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Summary Alcohol impairs self-control, increases impulsivity, and can escalate conflicts—raising the risk of violent behavior in certain individuals. 30–40% of men and 27–34% of women
Summary Late-stage alcoholism involves severe physical dependence, dangerous withdrawal symptoms, and lasting damage to multiple organ systems, including the liver, brain, and heart. Common complications
Summary Wet brain (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome) is caused by long-term thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. This most often stems from chronic alcohol abuse and leads to serious
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