Substance use disorder
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Clinic
- SUD is the persistent use of drugs (including alcohol) despite substantial harm and adverse consequences as a result of their use.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) states that SUD is a treatable mental disorder that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications.
- According to TLT, SUD is a disease, which can include the below entities:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional lability
Remedies
Med
- A strong sense of introversion can lead to Depression / Hopelessness and addiction