According to the DSM-5, a persistent desire or one or more unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control drinking is one of the criteria for __________.

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This is one of the criteria listed in the DSM-5 for an alcohol use disorder. The term "alcoholism" is sometimes used colloquially, but it is not a diagnostic term recognized by the DSM-5. The terms "alcohol abuse" and "alcohol dependence" have been replaced by the single diagnosis of alcohol use disorder in the DSM-5.

According to the DSM-5, a Persistent Desire or One or More