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Define Tolerance, Withdrawal, and Substance Use Disorder

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Define tolerance, withdrawal, and substance use disorder. As a clinician, which signs and symptoms would you assess for to determine whether someone meets the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder? Be specific in describing the symptoms.


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Free Expression

The right or ability to express one's thoughts and opinions without censorship or restraint.

Repression

In psychodynamic theory, the automatic (unconscious) ejection of anxiety-evoking ideas, impulses, or images from awareness.

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary urges to act, driven by internal or external stimuli.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious tactics employed to shield oneself from the anxiety caused by thoughts or feelings deemed unacceptable.

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