Episode 98: How Much Alcohol Can a Woodchuck Gamble if a Woodchuck Could Chuck Drugs?

The amount of a substance or behavior is often considered a shock factor.  How much are they using?  How much are they spending?  The amount someone uses or spends frequently leads to other people identifying that someone has a problem.  Does a determined amount of substance use or amount spent on a behavior determine whether someone meets diagnostic criteria for a use disorder?  Let’s talk about the overall impact the amount has when it comes to identifying someone who might have a problem or use disorder.