Substance Use Disorder

What is Substance Abuse Disorder?

An individual is classified as having a substance abuse disorder when recurrent use of alcohol or drugs causes significant impairment.  This can include such problems as:

  • health issues
  • disabilities
  • failure to meet work responsibilities
  • difficulties at school or work

10 Types of Substance Abuse Disorders

  1. Alcohol Use Disorder
  2. Caffeine Use Disorder
  3. Cannabis Use Disorder
  4. Hallucinogen Use Disorder
  5. Inhalant Use Disorder
  6. Opioid Use Disorder
  7. Sedative Hypnotic or Anxiolytic Use Disorder
  8. Stimulant Use Disorder
  9. Tobacco Use Disorder
  10. Other (unknown) Use Disorder

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