Using substances again and again, even when it puts you in danger |
47 (11.4%) |
367 (88.6%) |
Not managing to do what you should at work, home, or school because of substance use |
45 (10.9%) |
369 (89.1%) |
Continuing to use, even when it causes problems in relationships |
14 (3.4%) |
400 (96.6%) |
Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of substance use |
35 (8.5%) |
379 (91.5%) |
Continuing to use, even when you know you have a physical or psychological problem that could have been caused or made worse by the substance |
163 (39.4%) |
251 (60.6%) |
Spending a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from use of the substance |
33(8%) |
381 (92%) |
Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to |
155(37.4%) |
259 (62.6%) |
Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than you’re meant to |
90(21.7%) |
324 (78.3%) |
Cravings and urges to use the substance |
305 (73.7%) |
109 (26.3%) |
Development of withdrawal symptoms, which can be relieved by taking more of the substance |
297 (71.7%) |
117 (28.3%) |
Needing more of the substance to get the effect you want (tolerance) |
256 (61.8%) |
158 (38.2%) |