This enlightening interview discussion between double board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Dom Sportelli, and MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, walks through how to spot the 11 traits of opiate use disorder, how these traits lead to a diagnosis, the differences in diagnosis, and what that diagnosis of opioid addiction actually means for your life or the life of someone you care for.

00:24 1. How to determine mild vs moderate vs severe opiate use disorder
01:08 2. Putting yourself at risk because of the opiate / substance
01:32 3. Changes in social life
01:46 4. Neglecting a daily duty or job
02:09 5. Withdrawal to some degree
02:22 6. Building a tolerance to opiates / the substance
02:39 7. Length of time spent on looking for or using
02:53 8. Tried to quit substance abuse & couldn't
03:03 9. Physical or emotional ramifications from opioids
03:35 10. Skipping activities or hobbies for the substance
04:24 11. Cravings and thoughts about the next fix
04:44 How the diagnosis actually works (mild v moderate v severe)
06:30 Final thoughts
06:49 How to watch more & what to watch next

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