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A maladaptive pattern of use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances, with tolerance and/or withdrawal symptoms, drug-seeking behavior, and lack of success in discontinuation of use, to the detriment of social, interpersonal, and occupational activities.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoSubstance abuse is the continued compulsive use of mind-altering substances despite personal, social, and/or physical problems caused by the substance use. Abuse may lead to dependence, in which increased amounts are needed
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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.
How do you use substance dependence in a sentence?
The people dependence is on you not on the mayor.
A family history of substance abuse or dependence does not have a significant impact on the functioning of individuals with substance dependence?
true
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 is physical dependance?
Physical dependence on a substance is a physiological rather than a psychological dependence.
What is a physical dependence on a substance such as nicotine?
An addiction.
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.
What is a strong dependence on a drug or substance known as?
An addiction?
What is a typical symptom of substance dependence?
Tolerance Difficulty in abstaining from taking or using the substance.
Is dependence caused by the substance?
That is the subject of substantial debate and controversy.
Which is a typical symptom of substance dependence?
tolerance. (ape)
