Question 1

how is substance abuse diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse: Signs and symptoms depending on the substance and pattern of use, plus urine drug screen.

Question 2

what are the tests for substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

CAGE: The simplest test for substance abuse is the CAGE questionnaire:
Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down on your use?
Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your using?
Have you ever felt Guilty about using?
Have you ever felt you needed to use first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to steady your nerves or to medicate withdrawal?

Question 3

what are the symptoms of substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Two symptoms: 1) Loss of control
2) Unmanageability

Question 4

what dr from prime treat substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse : There are doctors who specialize in addiction medicine. There are clinics which provide that care. They are two types, hospital-based and private. They are found in all major cities.

Question 5

how common is substance abuse among vets?

Accepted Answer

Vets: Used to be rare, now fairly common since turn of this century.

Question 6

how does enabling of substance abuse happen?

Accepted Answer

People confuse: Love with helping.  So a father bails out his son, or a mom pours the alcohol down the drain.  And addicts are extremely effective manipulators who get well meaning friends and family members to help them continue to use.

Question 7

what are the effects of drug/substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Specific physiological effects depend on the particular drug and amount being used.  But no matter what the substance, an addicted person generally ends up with problems in both work and relationships because of pursuing substance use above all else.  There are often lies about substance use as well as intoxication that conflict with social roles. There can be neglect of job, parenting, and more.

Question 8

what are the risk factors for substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors: Male gender, family history of substance use especially in a parent or sibling, personal history of mental illness especially if untreated, personal history of stressors such as loss of employment, etc. Other risk factors may depend upon specific substances. 
If you are concerned about substance use issues, please seek help with a mental health professional for an evaluation.

Question 9

what are the complications of substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Substance use: Numeous complications. There are medical, social including stigma, and economic complications of substance use disorders on patients. 
The medical complications depend upon the substance that is over-used. For example, alcohol over-use will effect organ systems that are different from cocain use.

Question 10

what are the classical signs of substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Signs of subs use: Depends on the substance. Cravings and withdrawal are common.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Substance abuse worksheets for adults

A member asked:

How is substance abuse diagnosed?

A member asked:

What are the tests for substance abuse?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of substance abuse?

A member asked:

What dr from prime treat substance abuse?

A member asked:

How common is substance abuse among vets?

A member asked:

How does enabling of substance abuse happen?

A member asked:

What are the effects of drug/substance abuse?

A member asked:

What are the risk factors for substance abuse?

A member asked:

What are the complications of substance abuse?

A member asked:

What are the classical signs of substance abuse?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?