Recognizing Consequences of Your Substance Use

Abstract

Substance use can contribute directly and indirectly to problems in any area of life. Substance use disorders raise the risk of medical, spiritual, psychological, psychiatric, family, and economic problems. Problems may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Sometimes the effects are subtle or hidden. The goals of this chapter are for the client to understand the consequences of their substance use and its effect on the people closest to them and to identify problems caused by the client’s substance use disorder.