How Is Substance Use Disorder Diagnosed?
Sandy Baker
May 23, 2026
SUDs impact a person’s physical and mental well-being, but they may affect you differently than they do others.
SUDs impact a person’s physical and mental well-being, but they may affect you differently than they do others.
Addiction, formally known as substance use disorder, is a serious, life-changing health condition that impacts people of all backgrounds.
Addiction is a chronic condition in which a person continues to use substances despite recognizing its negative impacts on their life.