Question

Define levels of substance use and abuse.

Answer 1

Substance Use/Abuse: The term "Substance Use" refers to the use of drugs or alcohol and includes substances such as cigarette, illegal drugs, prescription drugs,inhalents and solvents. A Substance Use problem occurs when using alcohol or other drugs causes harm to you or to others.
Excessive use of psychoactive drugs such as alcohol,pain medication or illegal
drugs . It can lead to physical,social or emotional harm.
Drug Abuse:
The use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over the counter drugs for purpose or other than those for which they are meant to be used or in excessive amount is known as Drug Abuse . Drug Abuse may lead to social,
physical and job related problems.

Levels of Care for Substance Use:
a) Medical Detox
b) Medication- Assisted Treatment
c) Inpatient treatment
d) Residential Rehab
e) Partial Hospitalisation Program
f) Intensive outpatient treatment
g) Outpatient treatment
h) Dual diagnosis
i) Court ordered treatment
j) Faith based rehab
k) After care
l) Short term treatment
m) Addiction treatment process