The document provides an overview of changes in the DSM-5 relating to substance use disorders and addictive disorders. Key points include:
- Substance use disorders are now called substance-related and addictive disorders to reflect that behaviors can be addictive even without substances.
- Criteria for individual substance use disorders (alcohol, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, etc.) are provided, including new specifiers for severity levels.
- Withdrawal symptoms and intoxication criteria are also specified for each substance.
- The chapter aims to better capture addictive behaviors and the biological underpinnings of addiction.