Table 3:
Group Differences in Individual DSM-IV Alcohol Dependence Criteria
| Criterion | Nontreatment-Seeking Participants (%) | Treatment-Seeking Participants (%) | B | Wald χ2 | p-value | Odds Ratioa | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drinking more than planned | 88.1 | 86.3 | −0.2 | 0.4 | 0.538 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Unsuccessful attempts to cut down | 59.5 | 84.6 | 1.3 | 46.2 | <.001 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 5.5 |
| Spend lots of time drinking | 76.6 | 84.8 | 0.5 | 6 | 0.014 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
| Missed activities because of drinking | 42.8 | 79.7 | 1.3 | 53.2 | <.001 | 3.8 | 2.6 | 5.4 |
| Psychological problems because of drinking | 48.2 | 87.6 | 2 | 104.2 | <.001 | 7.6 | 5.1 | 11.2 |
| Tolerance | 83.3 | 76.2 | −0.4 | 3.8 | 0.05 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1 |
| Withdrawal | 50.3 | 73.2 | 1 | 30.2 | <.001 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 3.8 |
a
Relative to the nontreatment seeking group