Alcohol Use Disorder

Question 1

Criterion A Tagline

Answer 1

Problematic alcohol use Pattern
Impairment or distress manifested by at least 2 of 11 symptoms
within a 12 month period

Question 2

Criterion A Part 1

Answer 2

Larger amounts or longer time than intended

Question 3

Criterion A Part 2

Answer 3

Desire (persistent) to cut down or

Unsuccessful efforts to cut down

Question 4

Criterion A Part 3

Answer 4

Lots of time spent:

• obtain
• use
• recover from its effects

Question 5

Criterion A Part 4

Answer 5

Craving
strong desire or
urge to use

Question 6

Criterion A Part 5

Answer 6

Failure to fulfill obligations:

• work
• school or
• home

Question 7

Criterion A Part 6

Answer 7

Continued use despite recurrent/persisten
Social or
interpersonal problems

Question 8

Criterion A Part 7

Answer 8

Gave up or reduced
social
occupational or
recreational activities

Question 9

Criterion A Part 8

Answer 9

Use in physically hazardous situations (e.g. DUI)

Question 10

Criterion A Part 9

Answer 10

Use despite a
physical or
physiological problem
caused by or exacerbated by alcohol

Question 11

Criterion A Part 10 tagline

Answer 11

Tolerance

Question 12

Criterion A Part 10 sub A

Answer 12

need increased amounts to achieve same effect

Question 13

Criterion A Part 10 sub B

Answer 13

decreased effect if same quantity alcohol is used

Question 14

Criterion A Part 11 tagline

Answer 14

Withdrawal

Question 15

Criterion A Part 11 subs A and B

Answer 15

Characteristic w/d sxn or Etoh (or benzo) is taken to avoid w/d sx

Question 16

Severity stratification: mild

Answer 16

2-3 sx

Question 17

Severity stratification: moderate

Answer 17

4-5 sx

Question 18

Severity stratification: severe

Answer 18

6 or more sx