Tobacco Related Use Disorder.
WORD with Dr. Michael David Clay by Dr. Michael David Clay
S1 · E17
Aug 18, 2020
54:42
Episode notes
The primary psychoactive substance in tobacco is nicotine.
As basis for misuse and dependence, nicotine makes associated health and behavioral health disorders associated with tobacco difficult to treat.
Because of nicotine tolerance and withdrawal, a diagnosis of Tobacco Related Use Disorder often requires clinical intervention.
CONTACT:
Michael David Clay, D. Min., M.A.
thewordhouse@frontier.com
Keywords
substance use disorder
substance abuse treatment
tobacco related use disorder
nicotine use
depression
anxiety
health concerns
behavioral health difficulties