Proposed changes for the DSM-5 include merging alcohol dependence and abuse categories into a single diagnosis: substance abuse disorder. Doctors, insurers, scientists, and those in the legal system turn to the manual when drawing the line between what psychiatrists consider normal and not normal. (via cbc)
..it makes sense afaic..
Posted June 21, 2012 at 1:33pm in dsm-5 psych psychology addiction substance abuse alcohol alcoholism binge drinking
