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editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 26929136.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1111/add.13283 and PMC identifier 7220028.
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Abstract
The 4/5+ criterion for heavy drinking has limited validity as an index of treatment efficacy, and use of continuous and multi-dimensional measures of outcome are recommended. The 4/5+ criterion continues to be a useful indicator of alcohol-related risk for screening and prevention.
Medical subject headings
- Alcohol Drinking
- Binge Drinking