Tolerance, increased usage of a drug despite knowledge that it is interfering with your life, and withdrawal symptoms are all symptomatic of ______.

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Tolerance, increased usage of a drug despite knowledge that it is interfering with your life, and withdrawal symptoms are all symptoms of Substance Dependence according to the DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorders. Casual drug usage or Substance Intoxication may not necessarily involve these symptoms, whereas substance abuse may involve some of these symptoms but not the full criteria for Substance Dependence.

Tolerance, Increased Usage of a Drug Despite Knowledge That It