A person who experiences tolerance to a substance and withdrawal symptoms when stopping the substance is likely to be diagnosed with which of the following conditions? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Substance Abuse Module

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Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms are two of the criteria for a diagnosis of substance dependence according to the DSM-5. Substance abuse refers to use that is problematic but may not meet the full criteria for dependence, while intoxication refers to the acute effects of a substance. Substance withdrawal, while a symptom of substance dependence, is not a diagnosis in and of itself.

A Person Who Experiences Tolerance to a Substance and Withdrawal