{"id":2875,"date":"2017-03-10T12:06:31","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T04:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/?p=2875"},"modified":"2017-03-10T12:06:31","modified_gmt":"2017-03-10T04:06:31","slug":"defining-substance-use-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridgesofhope.com.ph\/index.php\/defining-substance-use-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Defining Substance Use Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Addiction\u00a0to substances such as drugs and alcohol has long been steeped in stereotypes and myth. Many believe that being addicted to these substances is a choice, a character flaw, a moral failure. However, as science have proven, addiction is actually a substance use disorder, a condition that happens right in the brain and affects behavior and motivation.<\/p>\n

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Defining Substance Use Disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is coined by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a diagnosis that replaces terms such as addiction and substance abuse disorder.<\/p>\n

Doctors and medical professionals have used SUD as a term to diagnose a condition that meets a certain criteria involved in dysfunctional use of both addictive and non-addictive substances.<\/p>\n

Under the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), SUD has 8 types of substances associated with it:<\/p>\n

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  1. Alcohol<\/li>\n
  2. Cannabis (marijuana)<\/li>\n
  3. Hallucinogens (LSD, Ecstasy)<\/li>\n
  4. Inhalants (solvents)<\/li>\n
  5. Opioids (heroin)<\/li>\n
  6. Sedatives (Valium)<\/li>\n
  7. Stimulants (cocaine, meth)<\/li>\n
  8. Tobacco<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Under this diagnosis, there are 3 \u00a0specific patterns that determine substance use disorder:<\/p>\n

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    1. Impaired control.<\/strong> Using more or longer than planned or initially intended; wanting to reduce use yet being unsuccessful to do so<\/li>\n
    2. Social impairment.\u00a0<\/strong>Continued use despite relationship and reputation problems, such as arguments, violence, aggression. This also includes problems with school and work such as repeated absences and dwindling performance.<\/li>\n
    3. Risky use.\u00a0<\/strong>Continued use despite getting into physically dangerous situations as well as use resulting to accidents. This also includes psychological and physical problems such as drug-related illnesses and psychosis, for example.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      This diagnostic term is important in underlining the fact that addiction is more than just a choice or a mistake repeated by someone who is selfish or stubborn. There is more to substance use disorder than myths.<\/p>\n

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      If you suspect that someone you know, such as a loved one or family member, is addicted to drugs or alcohol or even painkillers, seek help. Call or text us at Bridges of Hope at 09175098826.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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