Jana has been diagnosed with substance abuse.Lyle has been diagnosed with substance dependence.According to the DSM-V, both of them must show ____.
A)withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not in the body
B)symptoms over a twelve-month period
C)another mental disorder such as depression or mania
D)tolerance to the drug's effects

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Both Jana and Lyle must show symptoms over a twelve-month period to meet the criteria for substance use disorder in the DSM-V. While tolerance and withdrawal symptoms are commonly associated with substance use disorder, they are not required for a diagnosis. Additionally, the presence of another mental disorder may increase the likelihood of substance use disorder but is not a necessary criteria for diagnosis.

Jana Has Been Diagnosed with Substance Abuse