Substance-Related and Addictive Disorder

Definition

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorder refers to a mental health condition where individuals experience significant distress or impairment due to their use of substances such as drugs or alcohol. It involves a pattern of substance abuse that leads to negative consequences in various areas of life.

Related terms

Tolerance: Tolerance is when an individual needs increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same desired effect.

Withdrawal: Withdrawal refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when someone stops using a substance they have become dependent on.

Craving: Craving is an intense desire or urge for a particular substance due to its pleasurable effects.