Substance Abuse

Substance abuse means that you use alcohol, drugs, or both even though it causes you serious problems.

You may have a substance abuse problem if one or more of the following have happened in the past 12 months:

Using alcohol or drugs has affected your relationships and your responsibilities at home, school, or work.
You've used alcohol or drugs repeatedly in dangerous situations, like driving under the influence.
You've been arrested for driving under the influence or disorderly conduct.
You keep using alcohol or drugs in spite of the problems this causes.

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Healthwise Staff

Last Revised: September 26, 2012

Medical Review:

Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine

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