Diagnosis and assessment of alcohol use disorders among adolescents

Author(s): Winters, K. C.

Journal/Book: Alcohol Health Res World. 1998; 22: 6000 Executive Blvd, Rockville, MD 20892-7003, USA. Natl Inst Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism. 95-105.

Abstract: The diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorders (AUDs) (i.e, alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence) as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) were developed largely from research and clinical experience with adults. Little is known about the validity of these criteria when applied to adolescents. Recent epidemiological and clinical studies of AUDs and their symptoms among adolescents have indicated that the DSM-IV criteria have significant limitations when applied to this age group. Diagnostic interviews and screening tools for adolescent AUDs are discussed. Numerous instruments are available that have shown moderate-to-high reliability and validity in assessing AUDs among adolescents.

Note: Article Martin CS, Univ Pittsburgh, Sch Med, Pittsburgh,PA 15260 USA

Keyword(s): AODD (alcohol and other drug use disorder); adolescent; diagnostic criteria; diagnosis; patient assessment; validity (research methods); psychodiagnostic interview; identification and screening for AODD; symptom; disorder classification; self report; epidemiology; clinical study; treatment research; literature review; SUBSTANCE-ABUSE; SCREENING INVENTORY; INTERVIEW SCHEDULE; DRUG; SYMPTOMS; CHILDREN; DEPENDENCE; SCALE; QUESTIONNAIRE; SENSITIVITY

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