Substance Abuse & Addition

Question 1

a primary progressive biochemical, psychosocial, genetically transmitted disease of relapse whose hallmarks are denial, loss of control and unmanageability
The repetitive, compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences to the user. The term “dependence” is replacing the word addiction in the official nomenclature.

Answer 1

addition

Question 2

addiction exerts a long and powerful influence on the brain that manifest in 3 distinct ways:

Answer 2

1. craving for the object of addition
2. loss of control over its use
3. and continuing involvement with it despite

Question 3

term used to refer to the behavioral patterns of family members who have been significantly affected by another family members substance abuse or addition

Answer 3

codependency

Question 4

a person who facilitates the abusers addictive behavior

Answer 4

enabler

Question 5

significant others doing things that inadvertently support rather than discourage the addicted persons habit

Answer 5

enabling

Question 6

the occurrence of 2 or more psychiatric disorders in a single patient at one time

Answer 6

co-morbidity