Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188:clause:1_10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00188
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 10
Character Range: 63410–65194

10      There is moderate functional impact from alcohol, drugs or other harmful substance use.

            (1) As a result of a person's substance use disorder they experience at least 3 of the following:

                 (a)                moderate difficulties performing physical or cognitive tasks;

                 Example: the person regularly experiences poor concentration, lethargy or irritability, which affects their ability to focus on and complete tasks due to the effects of their substance use.

                 (b)                moderate difficulties in maintaining self-care, hygiene, nutrition and general health;

                 Example: the person regularly prioritises activities associated with their substance use over self-care activities, such as showering and eating meals.

                 (c)                moderate difficulties with family or social relationships and activities;

                 Example 1: the person has moderate difficulties sustaining relationships with family or making and keeping friends not associated with their substance use.

                 Example 2: the person has interpersonal relationships that are strained, often with tension or arguments related to the person's substance use.

                 (d)                moderate difficulties in reliably attending appointments or completing duties or assigned tasks;

                 Example: the person is regularly late to engagements, neglects tasks or financial obligations or requires more than the usual prompts and assistance to complete tasks.

                 (e)                is often absent from work, education or training activities.

                 Example: the person takes regular days off work due to the effects of their substance use.