Jim drinks alcohol and occasionally drives while intoxicated above what is considered the legal limit. His use of alcohol in situations that pose a risk to his or others' safety would warrant the DSM-5 diagnosis of ______.
A) substance dependence disorder
B) substance abuse disorder
C) substance misuse disorder
D) substance use disorder

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The DSM-5 defines Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as a pattern of use of a substance that leads to significant impairment or distress. Jim's use of alcohol in situations that pose a risk to his or others' safety meets the criteria for SUD. The terms "substance dependence disorder," "substance abuse disorder," and "substance misuse disorder" are no longer used in the DSM-5, as they have been replaced by the single diagnosis of SUD.

Jim Drinks Alcohol and Occasionally Drives While Intoxicated Above What