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{{Infobox medical condition
| name                    = Substance-related disorder
| image                  = [[File:Number_with_a_drug_use_disorders_by_substance,_OWID.svg|250px]]
| caption                = Global prevalence of drug use disorders by substance
| field                  = [[Psychiatry]], [[Addiction medicine]]
| symptoms                = [[Craving]], [[withdrawal symptoms]], [[tolerance (medicine)|tolerance]], [[compulsive behavior]]
| complications          = [[Overdose]], [[infectious diseases]], [[mental health disorders]]
| onset                  = Typically in [[adolescence]] or [[early adulthood]]
| duration                = [[Chronic (medicine)|Chronic]]
| causes                  = [[Genetic predisposition]], [[environmental factors]], [[psychological factors]]
| risks                  = [[Family history]], [[peer pressure]], [[mental health disorders]]
| diagnosis              = [[Clinical assessment]], [[DSM-5]] criteria
| differential            = [[Mental health disorders]], [[behavioral addictions]]
| prevention              = [[Education]], [[community programs]], [[policy interventions]]
| treatment              = [[Behavioral therapy]], [[medication]], [[support groups]]
| prognosis              = Varies; can be managed with treatment
| frequency              = Common; affects millions worldwide
}}
'''Substance-related disorder''' is a term used to describe a range of conditions that can occur when a person uses or becomes dependent on a particular substance, such as alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. These disorders can have a significant impact on a person's physical and mental health, as well as their relationships and daily life.
'''Substance-related disorder''' is a term used to describe a range of conditions that can occur when a person uses or becomes dependent on a particular substance, such as alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. These disorders can have a significant impact on a person's physical and mental health, as well as their relationships and daily life.
== Definition ==
== Definition ==
Substance-related disorders are classified into two main categories: substance use disorders and substance-induced disorders. [[Substance use disorders]] are characterized by the harmful use of a substance that leads to significant impairment or distress. [[Substance-induced disorders]], on the other hand, include conditions such as intoxication, withdrawal, and other substance/medication-induced mental disorders.
Substance-related disorders are classified into two main categories: substance use disorders and substance-induced disorders. [[Substance use disorders]] are characterized by the harmful use of a substance that leads to significant impairment or distress. [[Substance-induced disorders]], on the other hand, include conditions such as intoxication, withdrawal, and other substance/medication-induced mental disorders.
== Symptoms ==
== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of substance-related disorders can vary widely depending on the type of substance used and the severity of the disorder. Common symptoms can include:
The symptoms of substance-related disorders can vary widely depending on the type of substance used and the severity of the disorder. Common symptoms can include:
* Increased tolerance to the substance
* Increased tolerance to the substance
* Withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not used
* Withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not used
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* Spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the effects of the substance
* Spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the effects of the substance
* Continued use of the substance despite knowing it is causing physical or psychological problems
* Continued use of the substance despite knowing it is causing physical or psychological problems
== Causes ==
== Causes ==
The exact cause of substance-related disorders is not known, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to develop these disorders, while others may be influenced by their environment or personal circumstances.
The exact cause of substance-related disorders is not known, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to develop these disorders, while others may be influenced by their environment or personal circumstances.
== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
Treatment for substance-related disorders typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Medications can help to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and treat any co-occurring mental health conditions. Psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing, can help individuals to change their attitudes and behaviors related to substance use, increase healthy life skills, and adhere to their treatment plan.
Treatment for substance-related disorders typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Medications can help to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and treat any co-occurring mental health conditions. Psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing, can help individuals to change their attitudes and behaviors related to substance use, increase healthy life skills, and adhere to their treatment plan.
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Addiction]]
* [[Addiction]]
* [[Drug abuse]]
* [[Drug abuse]]
* [[Alcoholism]]
* [[Alcoholism]]
* [[Tobacco use disorder]]
* [[Tobacco use disorder]]
== References ==
== References ==
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== Substance-related disorder ==
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Substance-related disorder
Synonyms N/A
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Craving, withdrawal symptoms, tolerance, compulsive behavior
Complications Overdose, infectious diseases, mental health disorders
Onset Typically in adolescence or early adulthood
Duration Chronic
Types N/A
Causes Genetic predisposition, environmental factors, psychological factors
Risks Family history, peer pressure, mental health disorders
Diagnosis Clinical assessment, DSM-5 criteria
Differential diagnosis Mental health disorders, behavioral addictions
Prevention Education, community programs, policy interventions
Treatment Behavioral therapy, medication, support groups
Medication N/A
Prognosis Varies; can be managed with treatment
Frequency Common; affects millions worldwide
Deaths N/A


Substance-related disorder is a term used to describe a range of conditions that can occur when a person uses or becomes dependent on a particular substance, such as alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. These disorders can have a significant impact on a person's physical and mental health, as well as their relationships and daily life.

Definition[edit]

Substance-related disorders are classified into two main categories: substance use disorders and substance-induced disorders. Substance use disorders are characterized by the harmful use of a substance that leads to significant impairment or distress. Substance-induced disorders, on the other hand, include conditions such as intoxication, withdrawal, and other substance/medication-induced mental disorders.

Symptoms[edit]

The symptoms of substance-related disorders can vary widely depending on the type of substance used and the severity of the disorder. Common symptoms can include:

  • Increased tolerance to the substance
  • Withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not used
  • Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control substance use
  • Spending a lot of time obtaining, using, or recovering from the effects of the substance
  • Continued use of the substance despite knowing it is causing physical or psychological problems

Causes[edit]

The exact cause of substance-related disorders is not known, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Some people may be genetically predisposed to develop these disorders, while others may be influenced by their environment or personal circumstances.

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for substance-related disorders typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy. Medications can help to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and treat any co-occurring mental health conditions. Psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing, can help individuals to change their attitudes and behaviors related to substance use, increase healthy life skills, and adhere to their treatment plan.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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