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What is Substance Use Disorder?
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What is Substance Use Disorder?
- What is drug addiction and Substance Use Disorder? Learn what a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is, the guidelines clinicians use to diagnose, as well as information on the most commonly used addictive drugs.
- What is a co-occurring condition? Learn about the link between substance use and mental illness, and how teens can get help with this condition.
- Principles of Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Research-Based Guide Extensive guide addressing the unique needs of adolescents with SUD, including frequently asked questions, overview of treatment settings, and evidence-based approaches to treating adolescent substance use disorder.