the DSM-IV dependence cases would be retained in DSM-5 severe AUD. Compared to cases lost altogether under the DSM-5 revision (those positive for any DSM-IV AUD but no DSM-5 AUD), cases gained (positive for DSM-5 but not DSM-IV AUD) were younger, more likely to be female and non-Caucasian, less likely to have high incomes and more likely to be below the poverty level. In addition, cases gained were more likely to drink 5+/4+ (men/women) drinks on a weekly basis, reported larger usual drink quantities, endorsed more DSM-5 criteria, were more likely to have physiological dependence (tolerance or withdrawal), and had more lifetime psychiatric disorders than cases lost.
