What is drug use disorder?
Physical dependence on a drug refers to a state resulting from chronic use of a drug that has produced tolerance and where negative physical symptoms of withdrawal result from abrupt discontinuation or dosage reduction.
How do members experience drug use disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with drug use disorder*
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Social withdrawal
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Stress
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Feelings of hopelessness
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Fatigue
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Guilt or self blame
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for drug use disorder*
Who has drug use disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 12 | |
| 20s | 86 | |
| 30s | 618 | |
| 40s | 818 | |
| 50s | 596 | |
| 60s | 378 | |
| 70+ | 134 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 800 | |
| Female | 1,801 |