Week 4 - reported overdose

Question 1

What are the criteria required to diagnose someone as having dependence syndrome ? (substances)

Answer 1

1. craving the substance
2. increasing tolerance to the substance
3. getting withdrawal symptoms when not using substance
4. using substance in preference over other things in life
5. narrowing the repertoire of substances used
6. loss of control over substance use
7. reinstatement after a period of abstinence despite knowing it’s harmful