Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

Men's Health located in Dothan, AL

At Extended Care Medical, our expert team offers treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) in-person to patients in Alabama.

Admitting you have a problem with a specific drug or substance is the first step to recovery, and having a substance use disorder(SUD) isn't something to be ashamed of. We are here to help.

Book online now, or call Extended Care Medical to book your appointment today!

Substance Use Disorder Q&A

What are the symptoms of a substance use disorder?

Substance use disorder symptoms include:

Taking a substance in large amounts over extended periods
Difficulty fulfilling professional or personal responsibilities
Continuing substance use despite mental or physical health problems
Using substances regularly, even when they put you in danger
Giving up activities you love to use
Developing tolerance and needing to use more of the substance to get a high

Depending on the substance you use, you might experience symptoms of withdrawal. For example, alcohol dependence can cause anxiety, heart palpitations, and headaches.

How is a substance use disorder diagnosed?

There isn’t a specific test used to diagnose a substance use disorder. Instead, your Extended Care Medical provider reviews your health records, asks about your drug or alcohol use and lifestyle, and completes a physical exam.

They also order lab tests, including urinalysis and blood work, and have you fill out a questionnaire. If your responses align with the criteria for an SUD as outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), you have a substance use disorder.

Call Extended Care Medical today to schedule treatment for a substance use disorder or book your visit online.