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Diagnosing drug abuse and dependence is a task complicated by differences among individuals and the compounds used. Although acknowledging these multiple interactions, common behavior patterns and similarities in the development of substance use disorders can be seen. We refer to these developmental phenomena as stages in the abuse and dependence process. They need to be thoroughly understood by any clinician who seeks to do diagnostic evaluations. These stages are discussed in detail in this section.

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  1. Veterans Administration Medical Center and Behavioral Medicine Unit, Division of Preventative Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, USA

    Jesse B. Milby

  2. Behavioral Medicine Unit, Division of Preventative Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, USA

    Joseph E. Schumacher

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  1. Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

    Michel Hersen

  2. Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA

    Samuel M. Turner

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Milby, J.B., Schumacher, J.E. (1994). Drug Abuse. In: Hersen, M., Turner, S.M. (eds) Diagnostic Interviewing. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-2323-6_8

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