Alcohol Use Disorder 101

In recognition of Alcohol Awareness Month, Addiction Policy Forum is proud to share Alcohol Use Disorder 101—a brief, science-based online course designed to raise awareness and promote safer choices around alcohol use.

This 15-minute, self-paced course introduces key concepts about alcohol’s effects on the body and brain, outlines the risks of excessive drinking, and explores how alcohol use can impact physical health, brain development, and behavior. 

It is a critical time to spotlight the role alcohol plays in health and public safety. With alcohol-related harms on the rise, education is one of the most effective tools we have to prevent misuse and support recovery.

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What You’ll Learn

• How alcohol affects the body and brain.

• Moderate versus excessive drinking and discover practical harm reduction strategies to lower health risks. 

• The science behind alcohol-induced blackouts—how they occur, what they mean for brain function, and the behaviors that increase their likelihood.

• Dangers of underage drinking, including its effects on brain development, mental health, and long-term outcomes. 

• How to recognize the signs of alcohol use disorder.