Substance Related Disorder

Definition

A substance related disorder refers to a mental health condition characterized by the excessive use of and dependence on substances such as drugs or alcohol, leading to negative consequences in various areas of life.

Related terms

Tolerance:

Tolerance is when an individual needs increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same desired effect.

Withdrawal:

Withdrawal refers to physical and psychological symptoms that occur when someone stops using a drug after prolonged use.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD): SUD is another term for substance related disorder, encompassing both mild and severe forms of addiction.