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- Substance use disorders (SUDs) : substance use disorders (SUDs) refer to disorders that occur during adolescence and include substance dependence and substance abuse, which result from the self -administration of any substance that alters mood, perception, or brain functioning.

Substance withdrawal refers to psychological and physical changes that occur when some substances are discontinued.

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- Substance-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder : Substance-Induced Persisting Amnestic Disorder refers to an amnestic disorder caused by drugs or environmental toxins.

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Substance-Induced Persisting Dementia refers to a form of Dementia caused by the ingestion of substances, such as drugs, or exposure to toxins.

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substance-related disorder refers to one of a range of problems associated with the use and abuse of drugs such as alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and other substances people use to alter the way they think, feel, and behave.

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Deutsch: Substitution / Español: sustitución / Português: substituição / Français: substitution / Italiano: sostituzione

Substitution in psychology refers to a defence mechanism or coping strategy in which an individual replaces an unattainable or unacceptable desire, goal, or emotion with a more achievable or socially acceptable one. This process can occur consciously or unconsciously and is often used to reduce psychological stress or conflict.

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A Subtest is a set of items administered and scored as a separate portion of a longer, more comprehensive test.

Deutsch: Subtheorie / Español: Subteoría / Português: Subteoria / Français: Sous-théorie / Italiano: Sottoteoria

A **subtheory** in psychology refers to a specialized, subordinate framework within a broader theoretical model that addresses specific aspects of human cognition, behavior, or development. Unlike standalone theories, subtheories are designed to refine, extend, or operationalize the core principles of a parent theory, often targeting narrow but critical phenomena. Their role is to enhance explanatory precision while maintaining coherence with the overarching theoretical structure.

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