Your friend misses work and has serious family difficulties because he uses drugs. However, he is not "addicted" to drugs. What DSM-IV-TR diagnosis would be made in this case?

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The DSM-IV-TR defines substance abuse as a pattern of substance use that results in significant harmful consequences, such as missing work or school, legal problems or family problems, but does not meet the criteria for substance dependence. In this case, the individual is experiencing serious family difficulties and missing work due to drug use, but is not considered to be addicted to drugs, therefore the most appropriate diagnosis would be substance abuse.

Your Friend Misses Work and Has Serious Family Difficulties Because