Substance Reward Seeking

Low Substance Reward Seeking

Expressions activating this band show only limited reward-oriented pull toward substance use, often mixed with stress, regret, irritability, or pressure to quit. Substance use may still be wanted or missed, but the emphasis is not on clear enjoyment or positive payoff.

Moderate Substance Reward Seeking

Expressions activating this band describe substance use as a way to feel better, cope with sadness, ease social discomfort, or briefly escape problems and boredom. The reward is present as functional emotional relief or situational comfort.

High Substance Reward Seeking

Expressions activating this band present substance use as an appealing source of pleasure, stimulation, confidence, and self-reward. The expression highlights active enjoyment of the experience and deliberate use for a good time or positive sensations.

Intense Substance Reward Seeking

Expressions activating this band center on direct liking of substance use, including enjoyment of the feeling, taste, ritual, and social experience. The expression treats use as intrinsically pleasurable and worth pursuing for its own rewarding qualities.

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