When Is a Diagnosis of Substance Abuse Warranted, According to the DSM-IV

question 39

Multiple Choice

When is a diagnosis of substance abuse warranted, according to the DSM-IV?

• A) When the problem has evolved into substance dependence
• B) When a person repeatedly has problems in at least one of the four diagnostic categories during a 12-month period
• C) When a person has problems in one of the four diagnostic categories for at least 3 years
• D) When a person's use of a substance causes significant physical, psychological, or social harm

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Definitions:

Manie Sans Delire

A historical term describing a psychological condition of mania without delusion, often related to what is now understood as bipolar disorder or specific forms of mania.

DSM-5

The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification system for diagnosing mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Histrionic

Relates to a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior; often associated with Histrionic Personality Disorder.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual used to diagnose mental disorders.