Issues in the definition and diagnosis of alcoholism: implications for a reformulation.
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry
; 10(2): 113-28, 1986.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3529239
ABSTRACT
This paper examines definitions of alcoholism from theoretical and historical points of view. It begins with a review of definitions of alcoholism from the 19th century to the present, giving particular attention to medical approaches, psychiatric formulations, behavioral concepts, and definitions proposed by the American Psychiatric Association and the World Health Organization. It is concluded that current definitions differ widely in scope, the meanings attached to words like disease and disorder, the criteria for including signs and symptoms as essential characteristics, and the potential uses of the definitions. Based on these considerations, the practical issues of developing and applying clinically useful diagnostic procedures are discussed. The paper concludes with a discussion of diagnostic issues that should be considered in any effort to improve clinical identification, treatment planning and international communication.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Alcoholism
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Prognostic_studies
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry
Year:
1986
Type:
Article