Addiction Healthcare
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. In 2022, more than one in six Americans aged 12 or older reported experiencing a SUD. SUDs can lead to significant problems in all aspects of a person’s life. Patterns of symptoms resulting from substance use (drugs or alcohol) can help a doctor diagnose a person with a SUD or SUDs and connect them to appropriate treatment. For certain drug types, some symptoms are less prominent, and in