• January 11, 2023
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According to the Mayo Clinic, signs and symptoms of a substance use disorder, or SUD, include:

• Feeling that you must use the drug regularly — daily or even several times a day.
• Having intense urges for the drug that block out any other thoughts.
• Over time, needing more of the drug to get the same effect.
• Taking larger amounts of the drug over a longer period than intended.
• Making certain that you maintain a supply of the drug.
• Spending money on the drug, even though you can’t afford it.
• Not meeting obligations and work responsibilities or cutting back on social or recreational activities because of drug use.
• Continuing to use the drug, even though you know it’s causing physical or psychological harm.
• Doing things to get the drug that you normally wouldn’t do, such as stealing.
• Driving or doing other risky activities when you’re under the influence of the drug.
• Spending a good deal of time getting the drug, using the drug, or recovering from the effects of the drug.
• Failing in your attempts to stop using the drug.
• Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when you attempt to stop taking the drug.