What is Cannabis Use Disorder? Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) is classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), falling under the category of…
Author: Meghana Chillakuru
Meghana is a Senior studying psychology at Loyola University Chicago. She hopes to pursue her masters in counseling so that one day she can help others. Passionate about mental health advocacy, she joined Step Up For Mental Health to raise awareness and help those facing mental health challenges.
A Guide to Understanding and Addressing Tobacco Use Disorder (SUD Series)
What is Tobacco Use Disorder? Despite the name of the disorder, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), Tobacco Use Disorder (TUD) encompasses both…
A Guide to Understanding and Addressing Alcohol Use Disorder (SUD Series)
What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is classified as a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), falling under the category of…