Substance Use Problems
Dimension 840 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Substance Use Problems measures the extent to which expressions reflect problematic alcohol or drug use, including loss of control, interpersonal concern or criticism, guilt, neglect of responsibilities, and harmful consequences such as injury. It encompasses both self-recognition and others' recognition that substance use is causing impairment or harm.
evidence final name · Cut Drinking
Minimal Substance Use Problems
Expressions activating this band mention substance use, labels such as addiction or abuse, or general attitudes about drinking or drugs without clear evidence of persistent harm, failed control, or substantial impairment. The proxy appears as tentative self-questioning, descriptive reference, or low-specificity concern.
Moderate Substance Use Problems
Expressions activating this band describe recognizable harm from substance use, such as unsuccessful efforts to cut down, guilt after use, conflict with others, neglect of obligations, or concern voiced by other people. The proxy is experienced as use that is causing meaningful disruption and prompting concern or regret.
Severe Substance Use Problems
Expressions activating this band describe substance use as clearly uncontrolled and socially visible, with repeated criticism from others, failed attempts to stop, and serious consequences including injury to self or others. The proxy is experienced as entrenched harmful use that is difficult to manage and widely recognized as problematic.
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Low Cut Drinking: Content characterized by except, identity, negligent, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect cut drinking at this level.
Moderate Cut Drinking: Content characterized by cut, drinking, down, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect cut drinking at this level.
High Cut Drinking: Content characterized by divide, down, cut, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect cut drinking at this level.