| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7261134 | Addictive Behaviors | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
DSM-5 diagnostic criteria seem to inflate prevalence rates of AUD as compared with DSM-IV. The increasing likelihood of a DSM-5 AUD diagnosis may be explained by the amount of DSM-IV 'diagnostic orphans' which are more prevalent than DSM-IV single-criterion alcohol abuse individuals. Further research should be aimed to study if similar trends are detectable also for other substance use disorders that experienced similar changes in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
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Authors
Francesco Bartoli, Giuseppe Carrà , Cristina Crocamo, Massimo Clerici,