The chart provides the description for Fig. 1 Continuum of Alcohol Problems

The image shows the arrow with name Alcohol Problems that goes from No/Low Risk to At Risk, Mild, Moderate, and Severe with changing the color from white to yellow, to orange, to violet.

There are four columns under the errow corresponding to severity of alcohol problems.

Column 1: At Risk for Alcohol Problems: Risky Drinking

A. Current drinking patterns (amount or situation of drinking) place drinker at risk for adverse consequences.
B. Is not already experiencing consequences due to drinking behavior.
C. Does not meet criteria for Alcohol Dependence.

Column 2: Mild to Moderate Alcohol Problems: Problem Drinking

A. Experiencing adverse consequences due to drinking behavior.
B. Does not meet criteria for Alcohol Dependence.

Column 3: Moderate to Severe Alcohol Problems: Alcohol Abuse

DSM-IV Criteria: One or more of A-D in the past 12 months and E.

A. Role impairment. B. Hazardous use. C. Recurrent legal problems related to alcohol.
D. Social or interpersonal problems due to alcohol.
E. Does not meet criteria for Alcohol Dependence.

Column 4: Severe Alcohol Problems: Alcohol Dependence

DSM-IV Criteria: Three or more of A-G during the same 12-month period.

A. Tolerance B. Alcohol withdrawal signs or symptoms.
C. Drinking more or longer than intended.
D. Persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to control use.
E. Excessive time related to alcohol.
F. Reduction in social, recreational, or work activities due to alcohol.
G. Use despite knowledge of physical or psychological consequences.

The Note at the bottom of the image reads:
The Diagnostic Indicators for Alcohol Dependence and Alcohol Abuse reprinted with permission from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth edition, Text Revision. Copyright 1994, American Psychiatric Association.