Catherine has been unable to obtain or use crack for several weeks because she has had no money.She went through withdrawal symptoms when she was unable to take her usual dose.She craves the drug all the time and is constantly searching for ways to get some.Her efforts to obtain crack have seriously interfered with her ability to work and take care of her children.Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit Catherine's symptoms?
A)substance abuse
B)substance use disorder
C)substance dependence
D)Catherine does not qualify for a diagnosis since she has not used the drug for the past month.

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Catherine's symptoms meet the criteria for a substance use disorder, as she is experiencing withdrawal symptoms, has a strong craving for the drug, and her efforts to obtain the drug have interfered with her ability to function in daily life. While substance dependence is a previous category in the DSM, it has now been combined with substance abuse into the broader category of substance use disorder. Lastly, Choice D is incorrect as the DSM-5 only requires a two-week period of use to make a diagnosis of a substance use disorder.

Catherine Has Been Unable to Obtain or Use Crack for Several