Substance Use Disorders

What is substance use disorder?

Substance use disorder is a condition in which you use substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, that are addictive and harmful to your body. Substance use disorder is a common concern that can negatively affect physical and mental well-being when left untreated. See the experts at Doran if you struggle to break harmful addictive habits on your own.

What are the symptoms of substance use disorder?

The symptoms of substance use disorder include:

• Being unable to stop using harmful and addictive substances
• Being high or intoxicated
• Needing more and more of a substance to experience the same results
• Withdrawal symptoms (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, etc.) upon quitting
• Strong urges to use harmful or illegal substances

Substance use disorder can negatively affect interpersonal relationships, performance at work, or grades at school. It can also have legal implications. 

What are the risk factors for substance use disorder?

Examples of substance use disorder risk factors include:

• Family history of substance use disorder
• Peer pressure
• Trying addictive substances at an early age
• Stress
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Being prescribed opioids
• History of trauma
• Brain changes

Managing stress and adopting healthy habits may lessen the risk of substance use disorder. 

How is substance use disorder diagnosed?

The Doran mental health experts complete a comprehensive mental health evaluation using DSM-5-TR criteria to determine if you have a substance use disorder or other mental health conditions. 

They meet with you via telehealth or in person to evaluate your lifestyle habits, emotions, mood, thoughts, medications, and behaviors. You might take a drug test to help determine which treatment is the most appropriate. 

How is substance use disorder treated?

Treating substance use disorder at Doran may consist of one or more of the following:

• Medication management
• Lifestyle change counseling
• Nutrition counseling
• Psychotherapy 
• Individual therapy
• Family therapy 
• Couples therapy
• Mindfulness-based therapy
• Narrative therapy
• Internal family systems therapy (IFS)
• Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
• Rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT)
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Psychedelic integration therapy
• Ketamine therapy 
• Group therapy

Follow up with your Doran provider routinely for therapy and medication management. They ensure your treatment is effective and make any necessary adjustments.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth substance use disorder evaluation today at Doran by calling the office or using the online booking tab.