Substance Addiction
Dimension 849 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Substance Addiction measures the extent to which an expression reflects problematic, compulsive, or dependent use of alcohol or other drugs, including recurrent use, craving, loss of control, and self-recognition of addiction. It encompasses both behavioral involvement with substances and the degree to which that involvement is experienced as a serious personal problem.
evidence final name · Drug Addicted
Minimal Substance Addiction
Expressions activating this band mention alcohol or drug use in a descriptive, experimental, recreational, or preference-based way without clear evidence of persistent problems, craving, dependence, or self-identification as addicted.
Mild Substance Addiction
Expressions activating this band describe emerging problematic use, such as using substances too much, relying on them to cope or feel normal, frequent smoking or drinking, or difficulty getting through time without use. The expression reflects early functional impact or growing reliance, but not yet a firmly consolidated addiction identity.
Moderate Substance Addiction
Expressions activating this band reflect recurring and behaviorally established substance problems, including regular use, craving, fear of being unable to stop, prior relapse concerns, or seeking help for a drug problem. The expression presents substance use as a recognized ongoing struggle.
High Substance Addiction
Expressions activating this band explicitly frame substance use as a serious drinking or drug problem and often include suspicion, acknowledgment, or diagnosis of dependency or addict status. The expression conveys strong problem recognition and perceived need for help.
Severe Substance Addiction
Expressions activating this band directly identify the person as addicted, alcoholic, or as having serious drug problems. The expression presents addiction as an unequivocal and central condition rather than a possibility or concern.
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Minimal Drug Addicted: Content characterized by way, recording, eva, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drug addicted at this level.
Emerging Drug Addicted: Content characterized by addictive, help, need, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drug addicted at this level.
Elevated Drug Addicted: Content characterized by iam, property, assassinations, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drug addicted at this level.
Severe Drug Addicted: Content characterized by narcos, fix, addicted, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect drug addicted at this level.