What Is Drug Addiction? Screening and Diagnosis
Developing a diagnosis of drug addiction often starts at the family doctor level, perhaps after another family member has raised concerns about a family member's behavior. Your doctor may ask a number of questions about your frequency of drug use, whether any family member has criticized your drug use or whether you've felt you might have a problem.
A definitive diagnosis of drug addiction usually occurs after an evaluation by a psychiatrist, psychologist or a specialized addiction counselor after referral from a doctor. Blood tests often aren't able to result in a diagnosis of a drug addiction because many drugs aren't detectable in your system beyond a few days after the last use.
- Last Updated: 7/14/2000
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