When Is a Diagnosis of Substance Abuse Warranted, According to the DSM-IV

Multiple Choice

When is a diagnosis of substance abuse warranted, according to the DSM-IV?

A) When the problem has evolved into substance dependence
B) When a person repeatedly has problems in at least one of the four diagnostic categories during a 12-month period
C) When a person has problems in one of the four diagnostic categories for at least 3 years
D) When a person's use of a substance causes significant physical, psychological, or social harm