Substance Related and Addictive Disorders Flashcards
(32 cards)
What are the 5 common criteria associated with substance abuse disorders?
- _____ USE DISORDER (doesn’t apply to caffeine)
- _____ INTOXICATION (doesn’t apply to tobacco)
- _____ WITHDRAWAL
- OTHER _____ -INDUCED DISORDER
- UNSPECIFIED_____ -RELATED DISORDER
What is substance intoxication?
maladaptive behavior or psychological changes caused by recently taking a substance
what is substance withdrawal?
when the body reacts negatively to less intake of the drug and person will take substance to avoid reactions
What is ________ use disorder?
A. problematic pattern of _________ use leading to clinically significant distress or impairment w/ 2 (or more) Sx: for 1 year period:
- taken in larger amounts or over a longer period of time
- desire or efforts to cut down
- much time taken obtaining, using or controlling use
- cravings or strong desire to use
- failure to fulfill role obligations
- continued use despite social/interpersonal problems
- activities reduced due to substance
- recurrent use in hazardous situations
- continued use despite physical/psychological problems
- tolerance
- withdrawal
________ intoxification?
A. recent ingestion of _______ (substance)
B. clinically significant problematic behavior or psychological changes from ingestion of substance
C. _____# of Sx: develop shortly after use:
_________withdrawal?
A. reduction of ________substance use that has been heavy and prolonged
B. ______# of Sx following reduction in use:
C. Sx in (B) cause impairment
Can alcohol withdrawal cause hallucinations ?
YES
What is the worlds most commonly used stimulant?
coffee
What substance disorder withdrawals results in death?
alcohol
what contributes to 100,000 deaths annually?
alcohol
43% of US adults (76 mil) have been exposed to alcoholism in the family
TRUE
Peopel who begin drinking before age 15 are ______ times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who begin at 21?
4 x times
in 1957 Alcohol was considered a disease?
TRUE
What are alcohol related disorders?
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Intoxication
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Other Alcohol-induced disorders
- unspecified alcohol-related disorder
What is Alcohol Intoxication?
A. recent ingestion of alcohol
B. problematic behavioral/psychological changes after ue
C. 1+ Sx shortly after use:
- slurred speech
- incoordination
- unsteady gait
- nystagmus
- impaired attention/memory
- stupor/coma
What is Caffeine intoxication?
Sx shortly after use:
- restlessness
- insomnia
- increased urination
- muscle twitching
- rambling speech
- agitation
- nervousness
What are Caffeine-Related Disorders?
- Caffeine intoxication
- caffeine withdrawal
- other caffeine-induced disorders
- unspecified caffeine-related disorder
Caffeine Withdrawal?
must show that Sx produce significant clinical imipairment
90% of people regularly use caffeine
US avg. daily caffeine intake = 280milligrams
Cannabis-Related Disorders?
- Cannabis Use Disorder
- Cannabis Intoxication
- Cannabis Withdrawal
- Other Cannabis-induced disorders
- unspecified Cannabis-related disorder
Cannabis Use Disorder?
A. problematic pattern of CANNABIS use leading to clinically significant distress or impairment w/ 2 (or more) Sx: for 1 year period:
- taken in larger amounts or over a longer period of time
- desire or efforts to cut down
- much time taken obtaining, using or controlling use
- cravings or strong desire to use
- failure to fulfill role obligations
- continued use despite social/interpersonal problems
- activities reduced due to substance
- recurrent use in hazardous situations
- continued use despite physical/psychological problems
- tolerance
- withdrawal
Long term effects of inhalants?
brain damage
cognitive abnormalities
damage to heart, lungs, liver & kidneys
Stimulant-Related (cocaine/amphetamine) Disorders
- Stimulant Use Disorder
- Stimulant Intoxication
- Stimulant Withdrawal
- Other Stimulant-induced disorders
- unspecified Stimulant-related disorder
Amphetamine street names?
uppers speed crank crystal glass ice meth tweak
increased alertness & motor activity (large doses = psychotic sx)
high lasts 12-24 hours
low weight
fast tolerance
Amphetamine Withdrawal Sx?
irritability agitation fatigue hunger depression paranoia
