The DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Substance-Use Disorder Includes the Continued

question 66

Multiple Choice

The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for substance-use disorder includes the continued use of substances despite negative social, occupational, and health consequences, as indicated in the DSM-IV-TR criteria for substance abuse. Why have the DSM-5 authors removed "legal problems" from this criterion?

• A) Because of its low prevalence
• B) Because it falls inside the realm of regulation
• C) Because substance-use disorder is not a criminal offense
• D) Because the term has negative connotations

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