Module 2: Definitions, Diagnostic Criteria, and Substance Classification

Question 1

biopsychosocial

Answer 1

a perspective commonly applied in the substance use arena recognizing the interacting and integrative influences of biological, psychological, and social/physical environment context

Question 2

DEA

Answer 2

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, setting policy regarding the status of controlled substances

Question 3

DSM-5

Answer 3

The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (version 5) used in the diagnosis of substance use disorder and many other mental/psychiatric conditions; widely used across the U.S. and some other nations

Question 4

harm reduction

Answer 4

An approach to intervention (treatment or policy) where the short-term goal is to reduce potential for harmful outcomes resulting from substance misuse, whether or not the substance misuse is eliminated or reduced

Question 5

ICD-11

Answer 5

The World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Conditions used in the diagnosis of substance use disorder and many other physical and mental/psychiatric conditions; widely used in other nations

Question 6

Schedule I-Schedule V drugs

Answer 6

Classification categories for controlled substances established by the U.S. DEA; Schedule I is the most highly controlled class, having the greatest potential for abuse and no recognized medical use in the U.S., and Schedule V is the least controlled class of substances

Question 7

substance misuse

Answer 7

Use of psychoactive substances in risky patterns or risky situations

Question 8

substance use

Answer 8

Introduction of psychoactive substances into the body

Question 9

substance use disorder

Answer 9

A diagnosable condition, meeting specific criteria, distinguished by degree of severity (number of criteria met) and type(s) of substances involved.

Question 10

tolerance

Answer 10

With repeated use, requiring higher doses of a substance (or type of substance) to achieve the same effects or experiencing lesser effects (even withdrawal) when the same dose is used

Question 11

withdrawal

Answer 11

the collection of physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using or reduces their intake of a particular substance after becoming dependent on it.