Substance Use Disorders

Drug dependance is the act of continuing to use drugs (legal and/or illegal) despite the significant physical or psychological problems resulting from the use.

Usually, individuals with repeated use of drugs gain high tolerance for them which requires more use of a drug in order to actually be affected by the drug again. 

When stopping the drug or quitting it, an individual will experience withdrawl and might lead to compulsive drug-taking.

Drug Dependence

  • Continued drug use despite physical or psychological harm.
    Treatment: CBT

Drug Abuse

  • Recurrent excessive drug use leading to neglect of responsibilities and legal issues.
    Treatment: Behavioral Marital Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Therapy