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Criteria: DSM-IV Alcohol Abuse (1 or more criteria for over 1 year)

1. Role Impairment (e.g. failed work or home obligations)
2. Hazardous use (e.g. Driving, swimming or operating machinery while intoxicated)
3. Legal problems related to Alcohol use
4. Social or interpersonal problems due to Alcohol

Criteria: DSM-IV Alcohol Dependence (3 criteria for over 1 year)

1. Tolerance (increased drinking to achieve same effect)
2. Alcohol Withdrawal signs or symptoms
3. Drinking more than intended
4. Unsuccessful attempts to cut down on use
5. Excessive time related to Alcohol (obtaining, hangover)
6. Impaired social or work activities due to Alcohol
7. Use despite physical or psychological consequences

"If when you honestly want to, you can not quit entirely, or if when drinking,you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic."
- Alcoholics Anonymous p. 44

(No time length is specified in the AA definition)
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