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Alcohol Problems

Different types of alcoholics require different addiction treatments. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction problem, understanding alcohol use disorder (AUD) allows you to discover the root of the problem and find the right treatment for your needs.

Binge drinking.
Alcohol abuse.
Alcohol dependence (alcoholism).

The designation of mild, moderate, or severe alcohol use disorders is the terminology used in official medical diagnoses.

Treatments

Types of Treatment

Specials

Types of Alcoholics

Young Adult Alcoholics

The young adult subtype makes up about a third of the alcohol use disorders (AUD) in the United States. Twenty-four is the average age these individuals develop alcoholism. Young adult alcoholics tend to drink less frequently than older alcoholics, but they binge drink – sometimes more than a dozen drinks in one situation.

Some young-adult alcoholics outgrow their problem drinking, while others develop an addiction to alcohol as they get older.

Young Antisocial Alcoholics

The young antisocial subtype starts drinking around age 15 and develops an alcohol use disorder around age 18. Unlike young adult alcoholics, young antisocial alcoholics do not drink socially with peers. Instead, antisocial alcoholics drink alone and typically struggle with other issues.

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Functional Alcoholics

Unlike regular young adult alcoholics, antisocial alcoholics tend to have a family history of alcoholism. They also typically suffer from co-occurring mental health problems, such as bipolar disorder, depression, antisocial personality disorder, or social anxiety disorder.

Intermediate Familial Alcoholics

The functional subtype accounts for about a fifth of all alcohol addictions. This means despite their addiction to alcohol, they hold steady jobs, are in relationships, have decent family incomes, and tend to have a higher level of education. Most are middle-aged (around 41) and started drinking around age 18. They consume alcohol daily or at least several times per week.

While functional alcoholics may not binge drink, they do drink more alcohol than someone without a problem would consume. This group also tends to suffer from moderate depression. Sixty percent of functional alcoholics are males.

Chronic Severe Alcoholics

The chronic severe subtype accounts for the fewest number of alcoholics. It is one of the most devastating types of alcoholism and includes people struggling with the highest percentage of antisocial personality disorder of any group, divorce, co-occurring mental illness, and other substance abuse issues.

This group experiences the highest rate of alcohol-related emergency room visits, problems at work, social issues, and withdrawal experiences.