Join us for a Webinar on February 29 The proposed DSM‐5 will eliminate the words “abuse” and “dependence” from the diagnostic lexicon and replace them with a dimensional perspective with “moderate” and “severe.” The proposed changes will also delete legal problems related to use and replace it with the construct of a compulsion to use. All 11 of the new criteria will be on a continuum. Those with positive findings on two or three of the 11 will receive a diagnosis of “moderate substance use disorder,” and those with four or more positive findings will receive a diagnosis of “severe substance use disorder.” This presentation will utilize diagnostic information on a sample of more than 7,000 adults from a structured interview that captures elements of both diagnostic formulations. We will examine the similarities and differences under the proposed DSM‐5 for alcohol, cannabis, and cocaine diagnoses. For some groups, the new diagnoses will be place the same people into a comparable diagnostic group. However, for those with a current diagnosis of abuse, substantial changes in diagnoses will be noted. Clinical and policy implications will be discussed. More information about this webinar: http://www.naadac.org/component/content/article/45-knowledge-center/625-february-2012-dsm-v-webinar More NAADAC Institute Webinars: http://www.naadac.org/component/content/article/45-knowledge-center/582-naadac-institute-webinar-series Questions?: Email [email protected], call 703-741-7686 or visit www.naadac.org Title: DSM-IV-TR vs. Proposed DSM-5: Comparison, Implications and Impact Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. System Requirements PC-based attendees Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server Macintosh®-based attendees Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer