How is the husband's cocaine use, described in the scenario, best categorized?

The correct categorization of the husband's cocaine use can best be understood through the criteria established in the diagnostic framework used for substance-related disorders. Cocaine use disorder is characterized by a problematic pattern of cocaine use leading to significant impairment or distress, which can manifest through a range of symptoms.

When considering substance abuse, it typically refers to a less severe level of engagement with drugs that doesn’t necessarily meet the clinical criteria for a disorder. Cocaine intoxication refers to the immediate effects experienced during active use, such as euphoria, increased energy, or paranoia but does not encompass ongoing patterns of use that result in negative consequences.

Cocaine use disorder, on the other hand, implies ongoing use that has been consistent over time and demonstrates a range of negative effects on the individual’s life, such as failing to meet obligations or having recurrent social or interpersonal problems attributable to the substance.

If, in the scenario described, the husband’s use does not qualify as a distinct disorder based on available information or specific diagnostic criteria, labeling it as "none of the above" becomes appropriate. This indicates that his use does not fit neatly into the categories of substance abuse, intoxication, or a recognized disorder within the considered framework. It suggests that either the use is not problematic enough