Arianna is concerned that she may have a drinking problem and shares this with her nurse. The nurse asks about her alcohol use and reviews her health history. On the basis of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria, which of the following findings would indicate that Arianna has alcohol-use disorder? (Select all that apply.)

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B) A significant decline in school or work performance can indicate that alcohol use is negatively impacting major areas of one's life, a criterion for alcohol-use disorder. C) Experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, nausea, tremors, and anxiety when trying to stop drinking is a clear indicator of alcohol dependence, part of the diagnostic criteria for alcohol-use disorder. E) Experiencing repeated blackouts or passing out from drinking suggests a pattern of excessive alcohol use, which is a criterion for diagnosing alcohol-use disorder.

Arianna Is Concerned That She May Have a Drinking Problem