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Substance use disorder

Substance use disorder (SUD) is the persistent use of drugs despite substantial harm and adverse consequences to self and others. Related terms include substance use problems and problematic drug or alcohol use. Along with substance-induced disorders (SIDs), they are categorized as substance-related disorders.

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Complications
Drug overdose; general negative long-term effects on mental and physical health; acquiring infectious diseases; in some cases disinhibition, which can increase likelihood of tur…
Diagnostic method
Symptoms of drug addiction and dependence; inability to lower use; continued use despite awareness of negative consequences, and others
Other names
Drug addiction, drug use disorder
Risk factors
Family history; other mental health disorders; recreational use of drugs in adolescence and young adulthood
Specialty
Psychiatry, clinical psychology, addiction medicine
Symptoms
Excessive use of drugs despite adverse consequences

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Substance use disorder

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Substance use disorderComplicationsDrug overdose; general negative long-term effects on mental and physical health; acquiring infectious diseases; in some cases disinhibition, which can increase likelihood of tur…1.00infobox
Substance use disorderDiagnostic methodSymptoms of drug addiction and dependence; inability to lower use; continued use despite awareness of negative consequences, and others1.00infobox
Substance use disorderOther namesDrug addiction, drug use disorder1.00infobox
Substance use disorderRisk factorsFamily history; other mental health disorders; recreational use of drugs in adolescence and young adulthood1.00infobox
Substance use disorderSpecialtyPsychiatry, clinical psychology, addiction medicine1.00infobox
Substance use disorderSymptomsExcessive use of drugs despite adverse consequences1.00infobox
Substance use disorderTreatmentDrug rehabilitation therapy1.00infobox
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