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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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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Excessive use of drugs despite adverse consequences
How it's found
- ·Symptoms of drug addiction and ; inability to lower use; continued use despite awareness of negative consequences, and others
Treatment
- ·Drug rehabilitation therapy
Complications
- ·Drug overdose; in some cases disinhibition, which can increase likelihood of turning to criminal behavior
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