Substance-Related Disorders
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Disorders related to substance abuse, the side effects of a medication, toxin exposure, and ALCOHOL-RELATED DISORDERS. |
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consider also PSYCHOSES, SUBSTANCE-INDUCED or PSYCHOSES, ALCOHOLIC; /diag: consider SUBSTANCE ABUSE DETECTION |
| Also Called: |
Drug Abuse,Drug Addiction,Drug Dependence,Drug Habituation,Drug Usage,Drug Use Disorders,Glue Sniffing,Organic Mental Disorders, Substance-Induced,Substance Abuse,Substance Dependence,Substance Use Disorders |
Substance-Related Disorders Categories.
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Alcohol-Related Disorders - Disorders related to or resulting from abuse or mis-use of alcohol. |
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Amphetamine-Related Disorders - Disorders related or resulting from use of amphetamines. |
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Cocaine-Related Disorders - Disorders related or resulting from use of cocaine. |
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Marijuana Abuse - The excessive use of marijuana with associated psychological symptoms and impairment in social or occupational functioning. |
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Opioid-Related Disorders - Disorders related or resulting from abuse or mis-use of opioids. |
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Phencyclidine Abuse - The misuse of phencyclidine with associated psychological symptoms and impairment in social or occupational functioning. |
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Substance Abuse, Intravenous - Abuse, overuse, or misuse of a substance by its injection into a vein. |
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Substance Withdrawal Syndrome - Physiological and psychological symptoms associated with withdrawal from the use of a drug after prolonged administration or habituation. The concept includes withdrawal from smoking or drinking, as well as withdrawal from an administered drug. |
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Tobacco Use Disorder - Tobacco used to the detriment of a person's health or social functioning. Tobacco dependence is included. |
Substance-Related Disorders Definitions and Terms
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