DSM-IV alcohol abuse criteria from 1997 and 1999 CAS survey items
DSM-IV criteria | CAS measure of harm |
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Failure to fulfill important social role | Missed class andFell behind in school work |
Use alcohol despite physically hazardous context | Alcohol related injury orAlcohol related overdose orDrive and heavy episodic drink |
Legal problems associated with alcohol use | Damaged property orTrouble with police |
Continued use despite persistent social or interpersonal problems | Argued with friends orDid something later regretted |