Which criteria are part of alcohol dependency diagnosis guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
a. Identifiable withdrawal signs and symp-toms
b. Decreasing tolerance
c. Altered family relationships
d. Blackouts or amnesia pertinent to drinking episodes
e. Altered occupational productivity
A, C, D, E
Identifiable withdrawal signs and symptoms, altered family relationships, blackouts or amnesia pertinent to drinking episodes, and altered occupational productivity are all part of the diagnostic guidelines for the diagnosis of alcohol dependency. Increasing tolerance is also part of the diag-nostic criteria.
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