Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is highly effective for alcohol use disorder (AUD) patients—but only if they are motivated and determined to complete homework exercises and to practice assigned coping skills. 

Research has shown that consistent attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings is at least as effective as any other treatment, and possibly more so. 

There are many effective nonpharmacological treatments for alcohol use disorder (AUD).

There are many approaches to treating alcohol use disorder (AUD), and the initial approach for any given patient will vary depending on the severity of their use, their experience with treatment, the existence of concurrent illness, etc. 

12-step peer support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are associated with better outcomes for those already taking medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) 

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and stroke.