The nurse is conducting an interview with an adult male patient. Which statement made by the patient indicates an alcohol use disorder?

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Craving of having a strong desire or urge to use alcohol and having a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down on alcohol consumption are two of the diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder. The diagnostic criterion for an alcohol use disorder is the manifestation of at least two characteristics listed in Table 6.2. Although craving alcohol is a manifestation, the patient appears to be able to cut down on consumption. If he had several unsuccessful efforts to cut down or quit drinking, that would have been a manifestation of a drinking problem. Although failure to fulfill major role obligations at work (such as arriving on time), home, or school is a manifestation of a problem, the patient appears able to successfully limit drinks to 2/day which for a male is not an at-risk behavior. Although drinking larger amounts or over an extended period of time is a manifestation of an alcohol use disorder, the patient appears to be able to fulfill major role obligations such as getting to work on time.

The Nurse Is Conducting an Interview with an Adult Male