Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

A collection of resources discussing Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

Elizabeth Vargas is an American television journalist best known as the co-anchor of World News Tonight and 20/20 on for ABC. She was at the top of her field for decades, known for her strong reporting around the world. Despite having support, resources, and what most would call a privileged life, Elizabeth Vargas says she just could not stop drinking. After struggling with and hiding an alcohol use disorder, she opens up in an interview with Diane Sawyer, discussing what alcoholism did to her life.

News / TV Specials, Addiction, Mental Health, News / TV Special

Growing Up Munsch: Robert Munsch’s Books, Drugs and Recovery

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Bipolar Disorder, Canada, Celebrities, Cocaine, Personal Stories, Recovery, Relapse, Twelve-Step Programs

Robert Munsch is a Canadian bestselling children's author who published nearly 50 books, including the well-known story The Paper Bag Princess and Love You Forever. He's a well-known name in Canadian households, selling more than 40 million copies of his books. In this 2010 interview with Global News, Robert Munsch opens up about his struggles with addiction and mental health, discussing how his problems began in childhood, his past studying as a priest, his marriage and children, as well as how several life experiences led him to develop a problem with alcohol and cocaine. He also speaks about the personal background behind several of his books.

Addiction, Documentaries

‘It’s Not Alcoholism Until After College’ – The Alarming Reality of Binge Drinking

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Drinking Culture, Personal Stories, Recovery, USA, Youth

This documentary primarily follows a young woman named Rachel, who struggles with the concept of alcoholism, believing that, although she engages in binge drinking, she is not an alcoholic. According to her, "They always say, it's not alcoholism until after College. College is like the excuse to binge drink." There are a few other people who share their stories as well, but they are already past the point of recognizing their problems and have sought help.

Addiction, Documentaries

Adrian Chiles – Drinkers Like Me

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Depressants, Drinking Culture, Personal Stories, Public Health, United Kingdom

In this intimate BBC2 documentary, Adrian Chiles takes a hard look at his relationship with alcohol. He wants to understand why he and many others don’t see themselves as addicted, even though they struggle to enjoy life without drinking. Adrian,…

Addiction, Documentaries

Drinking for England (BBC2)

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Depressants, Drinking Culture, United Kingdom

Drinking for England explores Britain’s drinking culture in the 1990s and the deep-rooted connection many Brits have with alcohol. It follows the lives of heavy drinkers who express their often tragic—yet occasionally humorous—experiences through poetry and song. Among them are…

Addiction, News / TV Specials

Britain’s Secret Drinkers

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Depressants, Drinking Culture, Public Health, United Kingdom

It is commonly believed that binge drinking culture in Britain is their most serious drinking problem. However, experts in Britain’s Secret Drinkers, featured on the BBC programme ‘Tonight’, discuss a different concern – at home drinkers. According to a study…

Addiction, Documentaries

Mike Pond: Beating Alcohol Addiction Through Evidence-Based Treatment

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Alcoholics Anonymous, Canada, Depressants, Evidence-Based, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Naltrexone, Personal Stories, Prevention & Treatment, Recovery, Science & Research, Twelve-Step Programs

This Nature of Things documentary follows Mike Pond, a therapist managing his alcohol addiction. He was only ever offered one treatment after losing his practice, his house, his family, and becoming homeless: Alcoholics Anonymous. This abstinence-based treatment approach did not work for him, so…

Addiction, Documentaries

UK Drinking Culture: A Royal Hangover

Cover photo for A Royal Hangover: The United Kingdom's Reliance on Alcohol

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Celebrities, Depressants, Drinking Culture, Public Health, United Kingdom

A Royal Hangover provides insight into the United Kingdom’s reliance on alcohol and the history of their binge drinking culture. In comparison to other countries, binge drinking is more socially acceptable in the UK. Unfortunately, they spend about 21 billion pounds…

Addiction, Documentaries

PROOF with Guyon Espiner: New Zealand’s Drinking Culture

Cover photo for New Zealand Drinking Culture - PROOF with Guyon Espiner

Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Depressants, Drinking Culture, New Zealand, Oceania, Public Health, Youth

Follow Guyon Espiner, an award-winning journalist living in New Zealand, as he talks with several individuals who provide insight into the effects of alcohol and drinking culture, specifically the associated harms felt by community members. He even speaks to someone from…

Addiction, Movies & Short Films

The Lois Wilson Story: When Love Is Not Enough

Al-Anon, Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), Alcoholics Anonymous, Twelve-Step Programs

This movie features Barry Pepper as Bill Wilson, the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and Winona Ryder as Lois Wilson, who subsequently created Al-Anon. It was written by William G. Borchett who was close friends with Lois. The novel and film “describe in compelling detail Lois’s comfortable beginnings, her attraction to a clever and…