Substance Abuse Disorders

SUDs describe both the use of illicit, or illegal, substances and the misuse of legal substances like alcohol, nicotine, or prescription drugs. The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) outlines eleven symptoms of SUDs .Having a persistent wish to stop using the substance and/or continuously trying to reduce or control substance use Continuing to use the substance despite knowing that a physical or psychological  health issue was likely caused or worsened by the substance Using the substance in larger amounts or over a long time period than originally intended. Exhibiting withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance.

  • Alcohol
  • Opioids
  • Stimulants
  • Hallucinogens
  • Cannabis



 


    Related Conference of Substance Abuse Disorders

    May 27-28, 2026

    8th European Autism Congress

    Paris, France
    June 01-02, 2026

    11th International Conference on Addiction Therapy

    Zurich, Switzerland
    September 14-15, 2026

    20th International Conference on Mental Health & Psychiatry

    Barcelona, Spain
    September 23-24, 2026

    6th Annual Congress on Mental Health

    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    October 19-20, 2026

    6thAnnual Congress on Mental Health & Psychiatry

    Paris, France

    Substance Abuse Disorders Conference Speakers

      Recommended Sessions

      Related Journals

      Are you interested in