Table 1 Spectrum of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders [39, 40]
From: Emergency department screening and interventions for substance use disorders
| Â | Definition |
|---|---|
At-risk drinking | Pattern of alcohol consumption that exceeds NIAAA recommendations occasionally to frequently |
Harmful drinking | Pattern of alcohol use that causes mental or physical damage |
Hazardous drinking | Pattern of alcohol consumption that increases one’s risk of harm |
Alcohol use disorder | Meets ≥ 2 DSM-V criteria for alcohol use disorder |