Which of the following is TRUE about the diagnosis of substance-related dependence and abuse in the DSM-IV?
A)A person may be diagnosed with both dependence and abuse of any given substance.
B)Separate symptoms have been listed for each individual drug type.
C)The criteria for substance-related abuse centre on consequences in several life areas.
D)Dependence and agues are not considered separate diagnoses.

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The criteria for substance-related abuse in the DSM-IV focus on negative consequences in several life areas, such as social, occupational, and legal problems. Both dependence and abuse are separate diagnoses and a person can be diagnosed with both for a specific substance. However, separate symptoms are not listed for each individual drug type.

Which of the Following Is TRUE About the Diagnosis of Substance-Related