If a person is abusing or has a dependence on a psychoactive drug, their disorder would be classified as a(n)

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A substance-related disorder refers to a disorder that is caused by the abuse or dependence of a psychoactive substance, such as drugs or alcohol. Other options, such as somatoform disorder (which involves physical symptoms without a clear underlying medical cause) or adjustment disorder (which is generally a response to a stressful life event) do not specifically address substance abuse or dependence. Psychotropic disorder may be closer in meaning, as it refers to a disorder related to changes in mood or perception, but it is not as commonly used as substance-related disorder.

If a Person Is Abusing or Has a Dependence on a Psychoactive