How Addiction, Dependence & Substance Use Disorders are Diagnosed
The term addiction is not typically used when making a formal diagnosis. The terms Substance Dependence or Substance Use Disorder are usually used instead and there are a number of signs or symptoms used to make these diagnoses.
How Addiction, Dependence & Substance Use Disorders are Diagnosed
The term addiction is not typically used when making a formal diagnosis. The terms Substance Dependence or Substance Use Disorder are usually used instead and there are a number of signs or symptoms used to make these diagnoses.