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Differences Between Occasional Substance Use and Dependence

A person with their hands folded, learning about the difference between occasional substance use and dependence.

Many people use alcohol or other substances at some point in their lives without developing a serious problem. However, there is an important distinction between occasional substance use and substance dependence. Understanding that difference can help individuals recognize when recreational or social use has crossed into a pattern that may require professional support. Substance dependence […]