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saraeharris

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DSM-5 defines substance use disorders in terms of
 
  a. addiction.
  b. tolerance and withdrawal.
  c. craving and lack of control.
  d. a maladaptive pattern of behaviors.

Question 2

Your friend misses work and has serious family difficulties because he uses drugs. However, he is not addicted to drugs. What DSM-5 diagnosis should be made in this case?
 
  a. substance use disorder
  b. substance abuse
  c. substance dependence
  d. substance ingestion habit



janeli

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a.



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