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Table 202-1

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Classification of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Criteria

Two or more of the following items occurring in the same 12-month period must be endorsed for the diagnosis of an alcohol use disordera :

Drinking resulting in recurrent failure to fulfill role obligations

Recurrent drinking in hazardous situations

Continued drinking despite alcohol-related social or interpersonal problems

Tolerance

Withdrawal, or substance use for relief/avoidance of withdrawal

Drinking in larger amounts or for longer than intended

Persistent desire/unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce drinking

Great deal of time spent obtaining, using, or recovering from alcohol

Important activities given up/reduced because of drinking

Continued drinking despite knowledge of physical or psychological problems caused by alcohol

Alcohol craving

aMild AUD: 2-3 criteria required; Moderate AUD: 4-5 items endorsed; Severe AUD: 6 or more items endorsed.