Alcohol use disorder can be mild, moderate or severe, based on the number of symptoms. Signs and symptoms include:-

Unable to limit the amount of alcohol,

Wanting to cut down on the quantity of alcohol,

Spending a lot of time drinking or getting alcohol,

Feeling a strong craving or urge to drink alcohol,

Disturbance in work & relationships,

Drinking causing physical, social or interpersonal problems

Using alcohol in situations like driving or swimming

Developing a tolerance to alcohol