No alcohol consumption: personal, religious, health
or other reasons
No affect on academics/ health/ personal life |
Socially acceptable drinking
Control over consumption
Choose when/how much drink
Misuse on occasion
No affect on academics/ health/ personal life |
Use harmful to self/others
Negative affect academics/ health/ relationship
Weekend excessive use
Behavioral issues
Pattern of drinking more than intended |
Planned /
consistent misuse
Preoccupation
Pattern of drinking more than intended
Tolerance
May blackout
Feel compelled, rather than choosing
Alcohol must be present for a good time |
No control
Compelled to drink
Intoxication / regularly
Primary focus of activities
Continue use despite problems
Blackouts occur
Needs help to overcome |
