The American Psychiatric Association now categorizes the severity of substance use disorder according to

A) its effect on the person's social life but not on his or her physical health.
B) the form of the substance involved.
C) the number of disruptive symptoms involved.
D) whether the drug is legally available to an individual.

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Jaraizha Rivera · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The American Psychiatric Association categorizes the severity of substance use disorder based on the number of disruptive symptoms involved. The severity ranges from mild (2-3 symptoms), moderate (4-5 symptoms), and severe (6 or more symptoms). The other options listed, such as the effect on social life or the legal availability of the drug, are not factors in determining the severity of substance use disorder. The form of the substance may play a role in the type of symptoms experienced but is not the primary factor in categorizing the severity of the disorder.

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