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Alcohol Use Disorder is a common Substance Use Disorder, but there are many others. Some other common Substance Use Disorders include:

• Opioid Use Disorder—Opioids are also known as painkillers.
• Cannabis Use Disorder-Marijuana is also known as “weed” , blunts”, “ganja”
• Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Use Disorder—These substances include medications prescribed to treat anxiety (also known as anxiolytics or benzodiazepines) or medications prescribed to people who have difficulty sleeping.
• Stimulant Use Disorder—Stimulants include drugs like cocaine and medications such as amphetamines, 

As you can see, some of the substances listed are legal or soon will be legal to use in some places.  For example  alcohol is legal to useif you are at least  21-years-old Other medicines are prescribed by doctors to treat some medical and mental health problems.  For example most of the above substances  are legitimate medical treatments for a variety of medical problems.  , Many of these substances are only legal if they are prescribed to you by a physician. Some people can still develop a Substance Use Disorder when prescribed medications by a physician. Sometimes, this occurs when certain prescribed medications are taken for a long time or when a person takes more of the medication than prescribed. Other substances are illegal, such as heroin and cocaine and have few if any legitimate medical benefits.