Substance Use
Dimension 2 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Substance Use measures the extent to which an expression reflects consumption of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, including frequency, quantity, and difficulty regulating use. It encompasses both general references to using substances and more sustained or consequential patterns of drinking or drug use.
evidence final name · Drink Alcohol
Minimal Substance Use
Expressions activating this band contain little to no clear substance-related content, or only very indirect and nonspecific references that do not establish active use.
Moderate Substance Use
Expressions activating this band describe identifiable use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs, often as history, frequency, type of substance, or attempts to control use. The content reflects active substance involvement without a strongly concentrated emphasis on heavy drinking.
High Substance Use
Expressions activating this band center on frequent or substantial alcohol consumption, including amounts consumed, regular drinking occasions, intoxication, and concern from others about drinking. The experience is expressed as ongoing and behaviorally salient substance use.
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Low Drink Alcohol: Content characterized by well, still, most, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drink alcohol at this level.
Moderate Drink Alcohol: Content characterized by drugs, drink, balance, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drink alcohol at this level.
High Drink Alcohol: Content characterized by night, drink, drunk, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drink alcohol at this level.