Age differences in diagnostic criteria of DSM-IV alcohol dependence among adults with similar drinking behaviour

摘要: Aims: To test age differences in the prevalence of DSM-IV alcohol dependence (AD) diagnostic criteria adult general population while controlling for drinking behavior. Design and setting: Cross-sectional data from 2006 German Epidemiological Survey Substance Abuse (ESA) were used, applying a two-stage probability sampling design. The survey used self-administered questionnaires telephone interviews (mixed-mode design; 45% response rate). Participants: analytical sample consisted n = 6,984 individuals aged 18 to 64 years reporting consumption within previous year. Measurements: Age effects on individual AD estimated using logistic regression models, adjusting eight mutually exclusive groups (defined terms average daily intake episodic heavy drinking) socioeconomic variables. Findings: When behavior, 18- 24-year-olds more likely meet 'tolerance', 'larger/longer', 'time spent' relative older groups. In contrast, likelihood experiencing 'withdrawal' symptoms increased with age. There was no significant effect diagnosis AD. Conclusions: specific such as 'drinking larger amount or longer than intended' spent recovering' cannot be fully explained by Language: en