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Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
alcohol related disorders
Alcohol-related Disorders
Involves excessive alcohol consumption, a widely used substance in the U.S.
cannabis-related disorders
Cannabis-related disorders
Includes symptoms like using more marijuana than intended and continuing use despite negative impacts.
inhalant-use disorders
Inhalant-use disorders
Involves inhaling fumes from substances like paints or solvents, leading to cravings and difficulty stopping.
stimulant-use disorders
Stimulant-use disorders
Involves misuse of stimulants such as meth and cocaine.
tabacco-use disorder
Tobacco-use disorders
Characterized by consuming more tobacco than planned, struggling to quit, and experiencing social consequences.
Additionally, the DSM-5 categorizes gambling disorder under substance-related disorders, recognizing similarities between gambling addiction and substance use disorders in terms of brain activity and behavioral symptoms.
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