Distinguish Between the Major DSM-IV-TR Criteria for a Diagnosis of Substance

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Essay

Distinguish between the major DSM-IV-TR criteria for a diagnosis of substance dependence and a diagnosis of substance abuse and the new DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder,as defined by the American Psychiatric Association.

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