Question 49 · LEK · Alcohol use disorders

According to WHO which of the following is not a criterion for recognizing the alcohol addiction syndrome?

  1. A. alcohol craving.
  2. B. loss of control over alcohol consumption.
  3. C. increase in alcohol tolerance.
  4. D. increasing neglect of pleasure and interests.
  5. E. earlier anti-social behaviour.
Hint

ICD-10 dependence criteria describe current features of the drinking pattern and its consequences, not traits from a person's earlier history.

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