Alcoholism (not a medical term) is a type of alcohol use disorder. Milder cases -- when people abuse alcohol but aren’t dependent on it -- are as well.
Your doctor may say you have alcohol use disorder if you:
When you meet with your doctor, talk about your goals. Are you trying to drink less or stop drinking? Together, you can make a treatment plan. You doctor can refer you to a treatment center or experts who can help.
- Feel like you have to drink
- Can’t control how much you drink
- Feel bad when you can’t drink