________ is identified by a pattern of recurrent usage of a psychoactive drug that leads to damaging consequences.

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Substance use disorder is the term used to describe a pattern of recurrent usage of a psychoactive drug that leads to damaging consequences. It is a clinical diagnosis defined by the DSM-5. Substance abuse, substance dependence, and substance misuse are all terms that were used in previous versions of the DSM to describe similar patterns of drug use, but they are no longer used officially.

________ Is Identified by a Pattern of Recurrent Usage of a Psychoactive