One characteristic of a substance use disorder is ____.
A) occasionally successful efforts to decrease or discontinue use
B) taking a substance in smaller amounts over a shorter period of time
C) a persistent desire to cut down or stop substance use
D) a diminishing of cravings
E) less and less time devoted to obtaining the substance

Question

One characteristic of a substance use disorder is ____. 
A) ​occasionally successful efforts to decrease or discontinue use 
B) ​taking a substance in smaller amounts over a shorter period of time 
C) ​a persistent desire to cut down or stop substance use 
D) ​a diminishing of cravings 
E) ​less and less time devoted to obtaining the substance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A persistent desire to cut down or stop substance use is a key characteristic of a substance use disorder. The other options, such as occasionally successful efforts, taking a substance in smaller amounts or less time devoted to obtaining the substance, do not necessarily indicate a substance use disorder. Diminishing of cravings may occur with successful treatment, but on its own, it is not a defining characteristic of the disorder.

One Characteristic of a Substance Use Disorder Is ____