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Table 1 Endorsement of DSM-IV criteria for alcohol dependence and abuse in males

From: The prevalence and correlates of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders: a population based study in Colombo, Sri Lanka

 

Endorsement in males (%)

Endorsement in males meeting case definition (%)

Alcohol abuse

N = 2727

N = 170

 

DSM-IV criterion

  
 

Failure to fulfill obligation

4.3

37.7

 

Recurrent use in hazardous situations

3.7

42.9

 

Recurrent alcohol related legal problems

1.1

12.9

 

Continued use despite social problems

3.6

31.2

Alcohol dependence

N = 2726

N = 110

 

DSM-IV criterion

  
 

Tolerance

11.6

88.2

 

Withdrawal

3.8

48.2

 

Loss of control

9.0

88.2

 

Desire to quit

22.9

87.3

 

Preoccupation

3.9

47.3

 

Give up on other activities

2.7

38.2

 

Used despite problems

4.4

58.2

  1. Note. Alcohol abuse includes only individuals who did not also meet the criteria for alcohol dependence