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dakota nelson · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which criteria are part of alcohol dependency diagnosis guidelines? (Select all that apply.)

a. Identifiable withdrawal signs and symp-toms
b. Decreasing tolerance
c. Altered family relationships
d. Blackouts or amnesia pertinent to drinking episodes
e. Altered occupational productivity

Question 2

Which actions describe diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of substance abuse? (Select all that apply.)

a. Failure to meet obligations
b. Putting self and others in potential harm
c. Experiencing conflict with law enforce-ment authorities
d. Developing physical debilitation
e. Denying existence of a problem

triiciiaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C, D, E
Identifiable withdrawal signs and symptoms, altered family relationships, blackouts or amnesia pertinent to drinking episodes, and altered occupational productivity are all part of the diagnostic guidelines for the diagnosis of alcohol dependency. Increasing tolerance is also part of the diag-nostic criteria.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Physical debilitation and denial are not in the criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association for the diagnosis of substance abuse.