Methamphetamine Use Disorder
📋Overview
Methamphetamine Use Disorder is a substance use disorder characterized by problematic patterns of methamphetamine consumption leading to significant impairment or distress. It is classified under stimulant use disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The term refers to addiction and dependence on methamphetamine, a powerful central nervous system stimulant. This condition involves compulsive drug seeking, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and negative impacts on health and social functioning.
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