In order to be diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder,a person must ______.
A) be exhibiting tolerance and/or withdrawal
B) have at least two symptoms from each of the four symptom categories
C) use large amounts of the substance
D) experience clinically significant impairment or distress

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According to the DSM-5 criteria, a person must experience clinically significant impairment or distress in order to be diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder. While tolerance and withdrawal can be symptoms, they are not required for diagnosis. Additionally, there are 11 criteria in total (not just four categories), and a person must meet at least two out of the 11 criteria to be diagnosed. The amount of substance used is also not a determining factor in diagnosis.

In Order to Be Diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder,a