Dependence

Question 1

How many of the Criteria must we meet?

Answer 1

3 or more of the following

Question 2

Physiologic criteria (2)

Answer 2

1) Tolerance

2) Dependence

Question 3

What is Tolerance Defined as (2)

Answer 3

1) Need for increased amounts to achieve intoxication

2) Diminished intoxication with same amount

Question 4

What is Withdrawal defined as (2)

Answer 4

1) Characteristic withdrawal for substance

2) Same or relatively close substance is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal

Question 5

Mental Status: Impulse control (3)

Answer 5

3) Substance is taken often in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended
4) There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down or control substance use
7) Substance use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance

Question 6

Lifestyle Criteria (2)

Answer 6

5) A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance
6) Important social, occupational or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use