Which Diagnostic and Statistical Manual?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the handbook used by health care professionals in the United States and much of the world as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders. DSM contains descriptions, symptoms, and other criteria for diagnosing mental disorders.

What is the difference between DSM-IV TR and DSM-5?

In the DSM-IV, patients only needed one symptom present to be diagnosed with substance abuse, while the DSM-5 requires two or more symptoms in order to be diagnosed with substance use disorder. The DSM-5 eliminated the physiological subtype and the diagnosis of polysubstance dependence.

Where can I read DSM-5?

You can also access the DSM-5 as an eBook directly through the library catalog, and while browsing or searching the complete PsychiatryOnline Database. PsychiatryOnline is typically accessed from the Fuller Library database page.