Substance-Induced Disorder includes intoxication and withdrawal and/or substance-medication induced mental disorders. Which option best matches this definition?

• A. Includes intoxication/withdrawal and/or substance-induced mental disorders
• B. Only intoxication
• C. Only withdrawal
• D. Only medication-induced disorders

Answer: (A)

Substance-Induced Disorder is a category for symptoms that arise directly from the physiological effects of a substance, whether during intoxication, in withdrawal, or as a mental disorder caused by the substance or a medication. The best match is the statement that it includes intoxication, withdrawal, and/or substance-induced mental disorders, which captures the full range of ways a substance can affect mental functioning. It isn’t limited to intoxication alone, nor to withdrawal alone, nor to only medication-induced problems.