The abuse criteria included: 1) use in hazardous situations (Hazardous Use); 2) failure to fulfill major role obligations (Neglect Roles); 3) legal problems related to drinking (Legal Problems); and 4) social or interpersonal problems (Social/Interpersonal Problems). Dependence criteria included: 1) tolerance (Tolerance); 2) withdrawal or withdrawal relief avoidance (Withdrawal); 3) drinking larger amounts or for longer periods than intended (Larger/Longer); 4) persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down (Quit/Control); 5) time spent in activities to obtain alcohol or to recover from its effects (Time Spent); 6) giving up or reducing important activities in favor of drinking (Activities Given Up); and 7) continued drinking despite knowledge of a physical or psychological problem caused or exacerbated by drinking (Phys/Psych Problems).
