The workgroup that prepared the definition of substance use disorders that is used in DSM-5 collapsed substance dependence and substance abuse into a single disorder with a continuous range of severity.In the case of alcohol,this disorder is called

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The workgroup that prepared the definition of substance use disorders for DSM-5 collapsed substance dependence and substance abuse into a single disorder with a continuous range of severity, which is now called "substance use disorder." In the case of alcohol, this disorder is referred to as "alcohol use disorder." Therefore, the correct answer is B. Delirium tremens, Korsakoff's disorder, and alcoholism are specific conditions that may occur as a result of heavy or chronic alcohol use but do not encompass the full range of alcohol use disorder.

The Workgroup That Prepared the Definition of Substance Use Disorders