Substance Abuse

Absent Substance Abuse

Expressions activating this band do not provide reliable evidence of problematic alcohol or drug use and are largely unrelated, incidental, or contextually mixed references. Any mention of use is too sparse or nonspecific to indicate abuse.

Mild Substance Abuse

Expressions activating this band describe early problematic use marked by worry, guilt, uncertainty about control, or using substances for emotional or interpersonal reasons. The problem is experienced as concerning but not yet framed as an established abuse condition.

Moderate Substance Abuse

Expressions activating this band describe active and recognized problematic use centered on substances, sobriety efforts, urges, cravings, and difficulty maintaining control. The problem is salient enough to shape self-management, family history, or clinical discussion.

Severe Substance Abuse

Expressions activating this band describe substance use as an established abuse problem, often explicitly identified by the person or a clinician and linked to treatment, duration, or ongoing suffering. The abuse is presented as a clear and consequential condition rather than a tentative concern.

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