The effect of alcohol severity on outpatient treatment completion: The differential outcome by gender and race/ethnicity

- Severity of alcohol use affects treatment completion.
- There are lower treatment completion rates for Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, and female gender.
- Persons with AUD have high relapse rates and are likely to repeat treatment.
- Frequency of use often relates to problematic drinking.
- Early age of first use increases likelihood of lifetime use and failed treatment.