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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Substance dependence: features (DSM IV) Mnemonic


"WITHDraw IT":

3 of 7 within 12 month period:


Withdrawal
Interest or Important activities given up or reduced
Tolerance
Harm to physical and psychosocial known but continue to use Desire to cut down, control


Intended time, amount exceeded
T
ime spent too much


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