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Prevalence of DSM-IV and DSM-5 alcohol, cocaine, opioid, and cannabis use disorders in a largely substance dependent sample.

Published 2013 · Kyle Peer, L. Rennert, K. Lynch

Drug and alcohol dependence

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Study Snapshot

Key takeawayThe DSM-5 has a modestly greater prevalence for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) compared to the DSM-IV, mainly due to its ability to capture diagnostic orphans and minimal impact on the prevalence of SUD diagnoses in a largely substance dependent sample.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Prevalence of DSM-IV and DSM-5 alcohol, cocaine, opioid, and cannabis use disorders in a largely substance dependent sample.

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