What is substance use disorder?

The medical term for a pattern of substance (drug) use that leads to severe problems or suffering is substance use disorder. This may include missing work or school or using the drug while driving a car. Repeated substance use that interferes with relationships, family relationships, or both can lead to substance-related legal problems.

Substance use disorder is the use of illegal drugs, like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, or marijuana, which is recognized as a medical brain problem, or the abuse of legal medications that are prescription drugs, alcohol, and nicotine. Alcohol is the most common legal substance associated with substance use disorders.

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