Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a pattern of problematic drinking that runs on a spectrum of mild, moderate, to severe levels of alcohol dependence. Being on the AUD spectrum doesn’t mean you are abnormal—it means it might be time to learn some better coping mechanisms. Everybody experiences AUD differently, so if you believe your drinking is an issue, regardless of where you are on the spectrum, you have the right to seek help. You can take
our quiz to see where you fall on the spectrum here.