Introduction
What are the Different Types of Substance Abuse Disorders?
There are two main types of substance use disorders: alcoholism (or alcohol use disorder) and drug addiction. While some people use both drugs and alcohol, others are addicted to one or the other.
Alcoholism
Alcohol can impair thinking and decision making, increase risk of heart and liver disease, affect sleeping, and lead to poorer health. Not everyone who drinks alcohol develops alcoholism, but everyone is at risk.
When someone has trouble controlling how much they drink, develops a tolerance to alcohol, experiences withdrawal when they stop drinking or continues to drink despite negative consequences, it can be a sign that they may be battling alcoholism.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction or drug use disorder can span several different categories. It can include illegal drugs as well as prescription medications, and can range from stimulants and hallucinogens to opiates and methamphetamines. Common drugs include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, steroids and inhalants.
No one intends to become addicted, but drugs change how the brain is wired and how it functions. It interferes with the brain’s natural reward system and drives the craving for drugs.
Read more on our website: https://www.crossroadsme.org/
There are two main types of substance use disorders: alcoholism (or alcohol use disorder) and drug addiction. While some people use both drugs and alcohol, others are addicted to one or the other.
Alcoholism
Alcohol can impair thinking and decision making, increase risk of heart and liver disease, affect sleeping, and lead to poorer health. Not everyone who drinks alcohol develops alcoholism, but everyone is at risk.
When someone has trouble controlling how much they drink, develops a tolerance to alcohol, experiences withdrawal when they stop drinking or continues to drink despite negative consequences, it can be a sign that they may be battling alcoholism.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction or drug use disorder can span several different categories. It can include illegal drugs as well as prescription medications, and can range from stimulants and hallucinogens to opiates and methamphetamines. Common drugs include cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines, steroids and inhalants.
No one intends to become addicted, but drugs change how the brain is wired and how it functions. It interferes with the brain’s natural reward system and drives the craving for drugs.
Read more on our website: https://www.crossroadsme.org/
Contact Info
Address:
71 US Route One, Suite E
Scarborough
Maine 04074
United States
Scarborough
Maine 04074
United States
Tel:
(877) 978-1667
Website:
https://www.crossroadsme.org/substance-use-disorder/
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