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Polysubstance dependence

Monday, September 29th, 2008

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Definition
Polysubstance dependence refers to a type of substance dependence disorder in which an individual uses at least three different classes of substances indiscriminately and does not have a favorite drug that qualifies for dependence on its own.

Description
Polysubstance dependence is listed as a substance disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorderspublished in [...]