How well do DSM-5 criteria measure alcohol use disorder in the general population of older Swedish adolescents? An item response theory analysis

CONCLUSION: DSM-5 criteria measure AUD with better precision at higher levels of AUD severity than at lower levels. As most older adolescents who fulfil an AUD diagnosis are in the mild category, notable uncertainties are involved when an AUD diagnosis is set in this group.PMID:38460492 | DOI:10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108007
Source: Addictive Behaviors - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research