Alcohol Use Disorder in Men

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? India current 9.0%
Is it more common among men? ~18× female India estimate
Are men at higher risk? Strong
How much higher is the risk? India 9.0%
How often can it be missed? High
Does it show up differently among men? Yes
How might it look different? Heavy/social drinking may be normalized, delaying recognition; externalizing behaviour may coexist
What commonly occurs alongside it? Other SUD; depression; antisocial/BPD
What can it be confused with? Heavy social drinking vs AUD; other SUD
Common screening tool AUDIT
Separate screening tool for men None
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