A series of acronyms was developed to assist in recalling the DSM-IV diagno
stic criteria for substance-related disorders. In order to facilitate recal
l, most of the mnemonics are related in some way to the disorder itself In
general, each letter of the acronym relates to an element of the diagnostic
criteria. These mnemonics are intended to be helpful in a variety of acade
mic and medical settings. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc.