As far as I am concerned, there are three categories of substance abuse. It might help for me to give you a once over of the each of them. Of course, all of them are bad with Dependence being the worst so it is important to recognize the differences. Doing so will help you decipher your plan of attack in regards to seeking the proper help.
A. Use: The occasional use of alcohol or other drugs without developing tolerance or withdrawal symptoms when not in use.
B. Abuse: The continued use of alcohol or other drugs even while knowing that the continued use is creating problems socially, physically, or psychologically.
C. Dependence: At least three of the following factors must be present:a. Substance is taken in larger amounts or over longer periods of time than the person intended.b. A persistent desire with unsuccessful efforts to control the use.c. Large periods of time spent obtaining, taking, or recovering from, the substance.d. Frequent periods of intoxication or detoxification especially when social and major role obligations are expected (school, social situations, etc.)e. Continued use even while knowing that the continued use is creating problems socially, physically, and/or psychologically.f. Increased toleranceg. Withdrawal symptomsh. Substance taken to relieve withdrawal symptoms.
Remember, doing your homework and educating yourself about this disease is the best plan of attack. You have to work both the offense and the defense to succeed.
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