TABLE 2. DSM-IV alcohol use disorders and criterion list by Emergency Room Collaborative Alcohol Analysis Project (ERCAAP) sites.
| Santa Clara | Pachuca | Mar del Plata | Warsaw & Sosnowiec | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Among 12m drinkers (n) | 884 | 547 | 662 | 1098 | 3191 |
| 12m Prevalence of DSM-IV alcohol abuse (%) | 11.3 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| 12m Prevalence of DSM-IV alcohol dependence (%) | 19.8 | 12.6 | 8.8 | 5.7 | 11.4 |
| 12m Prevalence of DSM-IV abuse-or-dependence (%) | 31.0 | 21.2 | 17.4 | 13.8 | 20.6 |
| DSM-IV Criterion | |||||
| D1 Tolerance (%) | 16.5 | 6.0 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 8.7 |
| D2 Withdrawal (%) | 21.6 | 18.1 | 9.1 | 11.6 | 14.9 |
| D3 Larger/Longer (%) | 25.0 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 10.7 | 16.0 |
| D4 Quit/Control (%) | 17.1 | 12.8 | 7.9 | 3.5 | 9.8 |
| D5 Time Spent (%) | 17.2 | 8.6 | 10.7 | 2.9 | 9.5 |
| D6 Activities Given Up (%) | 13.1 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 6.6 |
| D7 Physical/Psychological Problems (%) | 23.8 | 13.0 | 11.9 | 10.1 | 14.8 |
| A1 Neglect Roles (%) | 16.0 | 15.7 | 9.2 | 6.9 | 11.4 |
| A2 Hazardous Use (%) | 11.2 | 4.8 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 7.1 |
| A3 Legal Problems (%) | 9.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 4.1 |
| A4 Social/Interpersonal Problems (%) | 19.9 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 10.7 |
| Alcohol Consumption | |||||
| DRINKS DO YOU USUALLY TAKE (5+/4+) FOR MEN/WOMEN (%) | 29.2 | 64.4 | 24.8 | 50.3 | 41.6 |
| 12+ MONTHLY/ANY FOR MEN/WOMEN (%) | 23.9 | 25.4 | 24.0 | 16.3 | 21.6 |
| 5+ WEEKLY/MONTHLY FOR MEN/WOMEN (%) | 25.0 | 15.7 | 27.5 | 21.6 | 22.7 |
| DRUNKENNESS WEEKLY/MONTHLY FOR MEN/WOMEN (%) | 16.0 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 3.4 | 9.0 |
DSM-IV Criterion Description
Alcohol dependence (D)
TOLERANCE. Tolerance to the effects of alcohol; need more to get desired effect
WITHDRAWAL. Withdrawal syndrome, or alcohol or similar substance taken to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms
LARGER/LONGER. Alcohol is taken in larger amounts or for longer periods than required
QUIT/CONTROL. Persistent desire, or unsuccessful efforts to cut down
TIME SPENT. A great deal of time spent obtaining, using or recovering from the effects of alcohol
ACTIVITIES GIVEN UP. Reduction in important social, occupational or recreational activities because of alcohol use
PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS. Continued use despite awareness of alcohol use causing physical or psychological problems
Alcohol abuse (A)
NEGLECT ROLES. Failure to fulfill obligations, important activities at work, school or home because of alcohol use
HAZARDOUS USE. Recurrent use in physically dangerous situations e.g. driving, operating machinery, injured after drinking
LEGAL. Recurrent alcohol-related legal problems
SOCIAL/INTERPERSONAL PROBLEMS. Recurrent use despite awareness of alcohol use causing social or interpersonal problems
Alcohol consumption description
DRINKS DO YOU USUALLY TAKE (5+/4+) FOR MEN/WOMEN. 5 or more drinks per occasion for males and 4 or more for females per drinking occasion
12+ MONTHLY/ANY FOR MEN/WOMEN. Any 12 or more drinks per day for females and 12 or more drinks per day at least monthly for males
5+ WEEKLY/MONTHLY FOR MEN/WOMEN. 5 or more drinks per day at least monthly for females and 5 or more drinks per day at least weekly for males
DRUNKENNESS WEEKLY/MONTHLY FOR MEN/WOMEN. Drunkenness episodes at least monthly for females and at least weekly for males