Defining Substance Use Disorders: Do We Really Need More Than Heavy Use?

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Authors

Jürgen Rehm · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Simon Marmet · Addiction Switzerland

Peter Anderson · Maastricht University

Antoni Gual · Neurosciences Institute

Ludwig Kraus · Stockholm University

David Nutt · Imperial College London

Robin Room ·

Abstract

'Heavy substance use over time' seems to be a definition of substance use disorders in line with results of basic research and epidemiology. Additionally, it reduces stigmatization. This approach should thus be further explored.

Topics & Keywords

Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Alcohol and Alcoholism

Volume 48, Issue 6, pp. 633-640

DOI: 10.1093/alcalc/agt127

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