This document discusses alcohol use disorder and its symptoms. It notes that alcohol use disorder is characterized by two or more of the following developing within several hours to a few days of cessation or reduction of heavy/prolonged alcohol use: autonomic hyperactivity, increased hand tremors, insomnia, nausea/vomiting, hallucinations, psychomotor agitation, anxiety, and seizures. It also mentions specifiers like physiological dependence, early remission, and sustained remission. Treatment options discussed include medication, therapy, self-help groups, and secular organizations.

3. Cessation (or Autonomic hyperactivity (e.g., sweating or
pulse rate greater than 100)
reduction in)
alcohol use that Increased hand temor
has been heavy
or prolonged, with Insomnia
two or more of the
Nausea or vomiting
following
developing within Transient visual, tactile or auditory
hallucinations
several hours to a
Psychomotor agitation
few days:
Anxiety
Grand mal seizures

4. Some Additional With physiological dependence
Specifiers for
Substance Without physiological dependence
Dependence
Disorder Early remission
Sustained remission
In a controlled environment

5.  5 drinks on one occasion (males); 4 drinks
on one occasion (females)
 Does binge drinking meet the criteria for
any of the alcohol use disorders? If so, how?
If not, why?
 Give some examples of symptoms you’d
expect to see among college students if
one or more of these disorders was present.
 What is the long-term outlook for binge-
drinking college students in terms of future
alcohol-related problems?

6. Substance Substance
Abuse Dependence
Disorder Disorder
Substance
Use
Disorder

7. Biological Factors
Genetic Vulnerabilities
Psychological Factors
Familial Issues
Personality Characteristics
Alcohol Expectancies
Causal Factors
Sociocultural Factors
Cultural attitudes

8. Biological
Medication (Withdrawal)
Medication (Craving)
Medication (Agonist)
Psychological
Behavioral/Cognitive-Behavioral
Group Therapy
Treatment Environmental Intervention
Self-Help
AA
Secular Organizations for Sobriety
Smart Recovery/Rational Recovery
Moderation Management