Which scenario is indicative of Alcohol Use Disorder criteria?

• A. More than once gotten into situations while or after drinking that increased your chances of getting hurt
• B. Drinking within recommended limits
• C. No interference with home or job
• D. Drinking only when invited to events

Answer: (A)

Hazardous use is the key idea here. Alcohol Use Disorder includes taking the substance in ways or in situations that increase the risk of harm. The scenario describing getting into situations while or after drinking that raise the chance of getting hurt reflects that pattern of risky behavior tied to alcohol use. In diagnosing AUD, you look for multiple criteria within a year, so one instance of danger signals a risk pattern, but on its own it isn’t enough to confirm the disorder. The other options describe drinking that stays within limits, doesn’t interfere with home or work, or happens only when invited to events—patterns that do not reflect the problematic use central to AUD.