Condition · Australian terminology

Substance use disorder

Definition

A condition involving a problematic pattern of substance use that causes significant impairment or distress.

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A condition involving a problematic pattern of substance use that causes significant impairment or distress. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

The term describes a recognised condition, not a conclusion that can be made from one feature alone.
Assessment should consider course, functional effect, physical health, medicines, substances and context.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: Alcohol and other drug treatment services glossary

Condition · Australian terminology

Substance use disorder

Definition

A condition involving a problematic pattern of substance use that causes significant impairment or distress.

Topic: Substance use

Source linked1 covered source

The term describes a recognised condition, not a conclusion that can be made from one feature alone.
Assessment should consider course, functional effect, physical health, medicines, substances and context.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: Alcohol and other drug treatment services glossary