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Clinicians diagnose alcohol use disorder by evaluating 11 specific criteria, including inability to stop and continued use despite negative consequences.

Clinicians diagnose alcohol use disorder (AUD) when a person cannot control their drinking despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.

Yes, if you cannot control your intake despite wanting to, or if drinking causes conflict, distress, or health issues, you may fit the criteria for Alcohol Use

While not a formal medical diagnosis, high sugar reliance involves loss of control, intense cravings, and physical withdrawal symptoms like headaches or

Yes, immediate flushing, nausea, or congestion after small amounts of drink suggests you have alcohol intolerance caused by a genetic enzyme deficiency.

True alcohol allergy is rare; most reactions signal alcohol intolerance, a genetic metabolic issue causing flushing, nausea, and rapid heartbeat.

True alcohol allergy is rare and involves the immune system, while common reactions like flushing or stuffy nose usually signal intolerance.

True beer allergies are rare, but sensitivities to ingredients like gluten, histamines, yeast, or sulfites frequently cause uncomfortable physical reactions.

True coffee allergies are rare but serious; symptoms like hives or swelling differ significantly from common caffeine sensitivity or acid reflux issues.

True coffee allergies are rare; you likely have caffeine sensitivity or acid reflux if you feel jittery or nauseous, but skin rashes or swelling signal an