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  1. www.psychiatry.org › patients-families › addiction-substance-use-disordersWhat Is a Substance Use Disorder? - Psychiatry.org

    Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. People with SUD have an intense focus--sometimes called an addiction--on using a certain substance(s) such as alcohol, tobacco, or other psychoactive substances, to the point where their ability to function in day ...

  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › drug-addictionDrug addiction (substance use disorder) - Symptoms and causes

    Oct 4, 2022 · Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a person's brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana and nicotine also are considered drugs.

  3. americanaddictioncenters.org › rehab-guide › substance-use-disorderWhat is a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? - American Addiction...

    Jul 19, 2024 · A Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that is defined by the inability to control the use of a particular substance (or substances) despite harmful consequences. 1 In other words, SUDs occur when an individual compulsively misuses drugs or alcohol and continues abusing the substance despite knowing the negative impact it has on t...

  4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › substance-use-disorderSubstance use disorder: Signs, causes, and treatment - Medical...

    Mar 30, 2023 · Substance use disorder (SUD) affects a person’s ability to control their use of alcohol or drugs. SUD can affect various areas of a person’s life, such as work, school, or family...

  5. www.nimh.nih.gov › health › topicsSubstance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders

    Substance use disorder (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.

  6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSubstance Use Disorder (SUD): Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland...

    Sep 9, 2024 · Substance use disorder (SUD), formerly known as drug addiction, is a mental health condition where you experience a problematic pattern of substance use that affects your health and quality of life.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Substance_use_disorderSubstance use disorder - Wikipedia

    Substance use disorder (SUD) is the persistent use of drugs despite substantial harm and adverse consequences to self and others. [7] Related terms include substance use problems [ 8 ] and problematic drug or alcohol use.

  8. www.health.com › substance-use-disorder-7963390Substance Use Disorder: Symptoms, Treatment, & More - Health

    Oct 2, 2023 · Substance use disorder (SUD) is a psychological condition involving changes in your thinking and behavior caused by the inability to control the use of substances like alcohol, tobacco,...

  9. 12southrecovery.com › articles › what-is-substance-use-disorder-causes-treatmentWhat Is a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? - 12southrecovery.com

    Sep 22, 2024 · Understanding Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Substance Use Disorder is a medical condition characterized by the uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful consequences. It affects millions of people around the world and can involve various substances, including alcohol, prescription medications, and illicit drugs.

  10. www.cdc.gov › overdose-prevention › treatmentTreatment of Substance Use Disorders | Overdose Prevention | CDC

    Apr 25, 2024 · A substance use disorder (SUD) is a treatable, chronic disease characterized by a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems. 1 In 2022, more than one in six Americans aged 12 or older reported experiencing a SUD. 2