
What Is Substance Use Disorder? A Guide for Yourself
Maybe it’s the extra drink you told yourself you wouldn’t have. Maybe it’s counting down to the next time you can use, or noticing you’ve started keeping track of how much is left. Whatever brought you here, some part of you is already paying attention, and that’s worth taking seriously. Asking the question isn’t the same as admitting failure. It’s the opposite. What Is Substance Use Disorder? Substance use disorder, or SUD, is a medical condition where a pattern of









