Learn About Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorder doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone, and help is available.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) happens when a person has difficulty controlling their use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances, even when it causes problems in their life. This condition can affect people of all ages and backgrounds and may harm physical health, relationships, and overall well-being. Help is available, early recognition and treatment can lead to a healthier, more balanced life.
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Symptoms include:
- Physical symptoms: Changes in appetite or weight, sleep problems, frequent illnesses, withdrawal symptoms
- Behavioral changes: Using more of a substance than planned, spending a lot of time getting or using substances, missing work or school
- Emotional effects: Mood swings, irritability, anxiety, or depression
- Social impacts: Losing interest in hobbies, avoiding family or friends, or trouble with relationships
Risk factors include:
- Life stressors: Family conflicts, work or school pressures, financial problems
- Personal history: Past trauma, mental health conditions, or family history of addiction
- Social influences: Peer pressure, easy access to substances, or lack of supportive relationships
- Environmental factors: Growing up in a stressful or unstable home environment
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