Understanding Your Treatment Options for Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a complex, chronic disease, as are the symptoms and complications. When someone receives treatment for AUD, it has to take into account this complexity. Physical complications of AUD can affect the brain, heart, pancreas and liver, and lead to an increased risk of cancer. This video overviews addiction treatment programs, medications and therapies that address physical withdrawal symptoms and the co-occurring mental health issues that often come with AUD.