Simply the substance used.
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.
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 is called dependence. When a person is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they develop a physical and/or psychological dependence.
Substance abuse and dependence cut across all lines of race, culture, education, and socioeconomic status, leaving no group untouched by their devastating effects.
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)
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.
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.
Substance use disorders include addiction to substances such as alcohol, cocaine, opioids, and cannabis. These disorders involve a pattern of excessive drug or alcohol use, leading to impairment or distress.
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
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.
abuse, dependence, intoxication, psychotic disorders. amnestic syndromes