Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a leading health problem in the U.S. and negatively impacts millions of people within every social and economic class of the nation. Nearly every person in the country has been impacted in some way by someone they know who has AUD, which is often called alcoholism. Maybe an aunt, a brother, or a nephew who would typically become intoxicated at family gatherings and end up making a fool of themselves, and making everyone around uncomfortable. AUDs harmful and widespread effect on American society ought to make fighting it a top priority for U.S. government and health officials. AUD affected about 7.2% of U.S. adults in 2012, which equals nearly 17 million people (Alcohol Use Disorder). Teenagers and young children can have AUD...