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Dysfunctional changes in physiological functioning, psychological functioning, mood state, cognitive process, or all of these, as a consequence of consumption of [alcohol]; usually disruptive, and often stemming from central nervous system impairment.*
A. Recent ingestion of alcohol.
B. Clinically significant maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes (e.g. inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior, moodlability, impaired judgment, impaired social or occupational functioning) that developed during, or shortly after, alcohol ingestion.
C. One (or more) of the following signs, developing during, or shortly after, alcohol use:
(1) slurred speech
(2) incoordination
(3) unsteady gait
(4) nystagmus
(5) impairment in attention or memory
(6) stupor or coma
D. The symptoms are not due to a general medical condition and are not better accounted for by another mental disorder.
Based on the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition APA
Also: high, intoxicated, tight, drunk, tipsy
The online Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists most of the major psychological disorders and illnesses and lists the criteria that must be fulfilled in order for a diagnosis to be made. This resource is not a substitute for proper professional psychiatric diagnosis.
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Research sources
Topic AVERSION THERAPY Reference O'Farrell, T.J., Cutter, H.G, & Floyd, F.J.(1985). Evaluating behavioral marital therapy for male alcoholics. Behavior Therapy, 16, 147-167.
Topic AVERSION THERAPY Reference O'Farrell, T.J., Cutter, H.S.G., Choquette, K.A., Floyd, F.J. & Bayog, R.D.(1992). Behavior marital therapy for male alcoholics: Marital and drinking
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