DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder:
A. A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment/distress,
As manifested by 2 (or more) of the following, occurring within 12- month period:
1. Alcohol is often taken in LARGER AMOUNTS or over A LONGER PERIOD than was intended.
2. There is a persistent desire/unsuccessful efforts to CUT DOWN/CONTROL alcohol use.
3. A great deal of TIME IS SPENT in activities necessary to obtain alcohol, use alcohol, or recover from the effects.
4. CRAVING/a strong desire or urge to use alcohol.
5. Recurrent alcohol use resulting in a failure to fulfil major role obligations at work, school/home.
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A. A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment/distress,
As manifested by 2 (or more) of the following, occurring within 12- month period:
1. Alcohol is often taken in LARGER AMOUNTS or over A LONGER PERIOD than was intended.
2. There is a persistent desire/unsuccessful efforts to CUT DOWN/CONTROL alcohol use.
3. A great deal of TIME IS SPENT in activities necessary to obtain alcohol, use alcohol, or recover from the effects.
4. CRAVING/a strong desire or urge to use alcohol.
5. Recurrent alcohol use resulting in a failure to fulfil major role obligations at work, school/home.
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