Substance use disorder (SUD) is diagnosed using a set of criteria established by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), which is published by the American Psychiatric Association. The DSM-5 outlines specific criteria for each substance, including alcohol, cannabis, stimulants, opioids, and sedatives. The diagnosis of SUD involves an evaluation of … Continue reading How Is Substance Abuse Disorder Diagnosed?