Substance Use Issues

 Substance use issues, also known as substance abuse or substance use disorder, refer to a pattern of harmful or problematic use of drugs or alcohol that leads to significant distress or impairment in daily functioning. This can include both legal and illegal substances.

Signs of substance use issues may include:

Loss of control: Difficulty limiting or controlling substance use, leading to consumption in larger amounts or over longer periods than intended.

Cravings: Strong urges or desires to use the substance, often accompanied by preoccupation with obtaining and using it.

Negative consequences: Continued substance use despite experiencing adverse effects on physical health, mental health, relationships, work, or other areas of life.

Tolerance: Needing increasing amounts of the substance to achieve the desired effect, or experiencing reduced effects with the same amount of substance.

Withdrawal symptoms: Physical or psychological symptoms experienced when reducing or discontinuing substance use, which can include nausea, anxiety, irritability, tremors, or cravings.