Addiction
Addiction
Description
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017. The Addictions catalog will provide information about the risk of addiction, the warning signs, and information to raise your understanding of the disease.
Article
The 11 Official Criteria for Addiction/Substance Use Disorder
Article from Very Well Mind by Elizabeth Hartney, PhD.
According to Elizabeth Hartney PhD., "If your substance use causes significant problems in your life, such as health issues, disability, and or not meeting your responsibilities at work, home, or school, you may have a substance use disorder."
This article lists the different types of substance use disorders, and explains the criteria for identifying a SUD.
