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Doctordle #145
Drinking continues despite harm and loss of control
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-08-23. It presents "Drinking continues despite harm and loss of control" as a Easy Mental Health puzzle. The final answer is Alcohol Use Disorder.
Answer
Alcohol Use Disorder
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 44-year-old repeatedly drinks more or longer than planned.
Clue 2
Work and relationships are affected in this fictional case.
Clue 3
Attempts to cut down have not lasted.
Clue 4
Craving and increasing tolerance are present.
Clue 5
Stopping can bring shakiness and irritability.
Clue 6
The answer is commonly abbreviated AUD.
Plain-language explanation
Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition in which alcohol use causes distress or harm and becomes difficult to control. It can range from mild to severe.
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