Substance Abuse Disorder and Addicton ?

Question by basement ghost: substance abuse disorder and addicton ?
is there a difference between the two? can Hallucinogenic mushrooms be the substance of abuse?

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Answer by Jessica
just dont do drugs! period!

Answer by Yaybob
substance abuse disorder and addicton ?
is there a difference between the two?

Yes. You can be addicted to things other than substances, like sex or shopping. Also, addiction isn’t necessary to have substance abuse. The first time someone uses a controlled drug recreationally, he is guilty of substance abuse. The key aspect of addition is that it includes a recurrent compulsion to engage in self-destructive behavior.

can Hallucinogenic mushrooms be the substance of abuse?

Yes.

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