[Substance] Use Disorder A. a problematic pattern of [substance] use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least 2 (within a 12-month period):

[substance] is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended
there is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use
a great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain [substance], use, or recover
craving
recurrent use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home
continued use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of use
important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced due to use
recurrent use in situations in which it is physically hazardous
use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by [substance]
Tolerance
Withdrawal

	Created by Cfarmer2 over 9 years ago

Professional License Assessment (DSM-5) Note on Substance Use Disorders, created by Cfarmer2 on 16/06/2015.