Research Proposal II 2

RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3 the diagnosis of a substance use disorder is based on a pathological pattern of behaviors related to use of the substance. Alcohol Use Disorder Diagnostic Criteria is a problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two occurring within a 12-month period see DSM 5.  2–3 criteria indicate a mild disorder  4–5 criteria, a moderate disorder  6 or more, a severe disorder According to Berman, and Marinkovic (2003) persons with alcohol use disorder are not all alike they experience different symptoms at different times. Alcohol use can affect the brain and behavior in a variety of ways, multiple factors can influence these affects. Age, gender and other things can be a factor. When assessing alcohol use in women it is important to include information on the quantity and frequency of use and also the pattern and duration of use. Alcohol use can also lead to adverse psychosocial outcomes including social isolation, employment, legal problems, financial distress, stress, and or family or relationship problems according to Goldstein, Hodgson, Savage, and Walton-Moss (2015). According to Wu, and Ringwalt (2004) alcohol abuse and dependence are among the nation’s most prevalent psychiatric diagnosis. Alcohol abuse and dependence are highly comorbid with other psychiatric diagnosis. The DSM 5 talks about all of this. When making a diagnosis you will use the DSM 5 to ensure that the client gets the best services for their diagnosis.

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