The workgroup that is preparing the definition of substance use disorders that will be used in the DSM-V may collapse substance dependence and substance abuse into a single disorder with a continuous range of severity. In the case of alcohol, this disorder may be called "________________."

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The workgroup is considering collapsing substance dependence and substance abuse into a single disorder with a continuous range of severity. In the case of alcohol, this may be called "alcohol use disorder." The other choices are not accurate descriptions of this potential disorder.

The Workgroup That Is Preparing the Definition of Substance Use