Substance use disorder is diagnosed based on a set of criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association. The DSM-5 lists 11 criteria that can indicate a substance use disorder, including impaired control, social impairment, risky use, tolerance, withdrawal, and others. To diagnose … Continue reading How Is Substance Use Disorder Diagnosed?