Authors say women without children show highest rates of binge drinking, alcohol use disorder

However, no association seen for teen alcohol consumption and depression

However, no increase seen in AUD treatment engagement with primary care intervention including EHR decision support, performance feedback

Elevated risk for AUD after COVID-19 infection observed in some time periods during the pandemic

Authors say this may reflect peer influence on substance use, as decreases were not seen for older adults

Risk for AUD hospitalization higher compared with sleeve gastrectomy and weight management programs

Percentage of heavy drinking days reduced with psilocybin combined with psychotherapy versus active placebo plus psychotherapy

Mortality rate increased more than threefold between 1999 and 2019

Pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder linked to reduced incidence of hepatic decompensation in patients with cirrhosis

Greatest increases seen among younger persons aged 25 to 44 years