Background
psychiatric disorder, AUD, SUD
DISORDER
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most prevalent substance use disorder (SUD), directly affecting 100.4 million individuals worldwide [Even though AUD is common, it is among the most highly stigmatized psychiatric disorder in the Western world [Stigma has a range of negative consequences for individuals with AUD. On a structural level, it can lead to discriminating policies and low financial allocations [