The AUDADIS was used to diagnose lifetime AD following DSM-IV guidelines (7) (i.e., experiencing 3 or more dependence criteria within a 12 month period). Reliability of AUDADIS alcohol diagnoses in clinical and general population samples (in the U.S. and elsewhere) ranges from very good to excellent (κ=0.70–0.84; (32,33,36–38). Analyses were conducted among lifetime drinkers, defined as ever drinking at least one alcoholic drink (N=1,141).
