Alcohol Use Disorder

At least 2 qualifying manifestations must occur within the same 12-month period. They do not need to persist continuously for a full year.

Timing requirement

Assessment window

Within a 12-month period

Timing in context

Severity is based on the number of manifestations: mild (2–3), moderate (4–5), and severe (6 or more). Remission uses separate time windows and allows craving to remain present.

Sources and review

Last content review: August 21, 2026 · PsychDB ↗