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a variety of medications may be utilized to combat the unpleasant and threatening physical symptoms of withdrawal. A substance (such as methadone in the case of heroin addiction) may be substituted for the original substance

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What is the difference between DSM-IV for alcohol abuse and dependence and substance abuse and dependence?

Simply the substance used.


What is the Prognosis of substance abuse or dependence?

Substance abuse and substance dependence are two different things. Substance abuse- is when someone is using a substance more than directed or they are using it for different reasons than what it is for. Substance dependence- is when you have developed a need physicall and/or mentally for it and without it your body in some way experiences a withdrawl.


What does substance abuse and dependence mean?

Substance abuse and dependence refer to any continued pathological use of a medication, non-medically indicated drug (called drugs of abuse), or toxin.


Substance abuse and addiction are called what?

Substance abuse and addiction is called dependence. When a person is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they develop a physical and/or psychological dependence.


Who is affected by substance abuse and dependence?

Substance abuse and dependence cut across all lines of race, culture, education, and socioeconomic status, leaving no group untouched by their devastating effects.


How is substance abuse and dependence treated in alternative medicine?

Treatment has several goals, which include helping a person deal with the uncomfortable and possibly life-threatening symptoms associated with withdrawal from an addictive substance (called detoxification)


How are people treated for substance abuse?

There are a number of ways people are treated for substance abuse. One is to therapy. Many people can stop abusing a substance with the support of their family and friends.


A family history of substance abuse or dependence does not have a significant impact on the functioning of individuals with substance dependence?

A family history of substance abuse can increase the risk of an individual developing substance dependence due to genetic and environmental factors. It can also impact the functioning of individuals by influencing their behavior, mental health, and coping mechanisms related to substance use. Supportive interventions and awareness of family history can help individuals with substance dependence in managing their condition effectively.


What disorders are included in the substance use classification?

Substance abuse and substance dependency A+ :) Substance use disorder is the condition of substance abuse and substance dependence. A substance use disorder could include disorders such as dependence on alcohol and dependence on narcotic drugs.


What has the author Stephen Van Cleave written?

Stephen Van Cleave has written: 'Counseling for substance abuse and addiction' -- subject(s): Christianity, Counseling, Drug addicts, Pastoral counseling of, Patients, Religious aspects of Substance abuse, Substance Dependence, Substance abuse


Is there a DSMIV code for substance abuse?

There are a plethora of DSMIV substance abuse codes. It all depends upon the diagnosis. They are specific to the substance being abused, there is also one for polysubstance abuse when one substance does not qualify. Then there is also abuse versus dependence. So again, it all depends.


Five DSM-IV substance-related disorders?

abuse, dependence, intoxication, psychotic disorders. amnestic syndromes

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