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Alcohol Use Disorder: A Comparison Between DSM–IV and DSM–5
In May 2013, the American Psychiatric Association issued the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5).
Although there is considerable overlap between DSM–5 and DSM–IV, the
prior edition, there are several important differences:
Changes Disorder Terminology
DSM–IV described two distinct disorders, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, with specific criteria for each. DSM–5 integrates the two DSM–IV disorders, alcohol abuse and
alcohol dependence, into a single disorder called alcohol use disorder
(AUD) with mild, moderate, and severe sub-classifications.
Changes Diagnostic Thresholds
Under DSM–IV, the diagnostic criteria for abuse and dependence
were distinct: anyone meeting one or more of the “abuse” criteria (see
items 1 through 4) within a 12-month period would receive the “abuse”
diagnosis. Anyone with three or more of the “dependence” criteria (see
items 5 through 11) during the same 12-month period would receive a
“dependence” diagnosis. Under DSM–5, anyone meeting any two of the 11 criteria during the
same 12-month period would receive a diagnosis of AUD. The severity of
an AUD—mild, moderate, or severe—is based on the number of criteria met.
Removes Criterion
DSM–5 eliminates legal problems as a criterion.
Adds Criterion
DSM–5 adds craving as a criterion for an AUD diagnosis. It was not included in DSM–IV.
Revises Some Descriptions
DSM–5 modifies some of the criteria descriptions with updated language.
