The Classification of Substance Use Disorders: Historical, Contextual, and Conceptual Considerations

This article provides an overview of the history of substance use and misuse and chronicles the long shared history humans have had with psychoactive substances, including alcohol. The practical and personal functions of substances and the prevailing views of society towards substance users are desc...

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Main Authors: Sean M. Robinson, Bryon Adinoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
DSM
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/6/3/18