In the same logic of the expert panel, we need to focus on what the complexities are and not what diagnosis the person has. I am not part of that association, and I can't comment on any of their internal discussions, but I would say that in order for a person with a substance use disorder to actually fulfill the criteria, they would have to have an extremely severe condition with probably very severe physical comorbidity along with it.
On November 7th, 2023. See this statement in context.