Substance Related Disorder Flashcards
Continued use of a substance even after the user has experienced serious substance-related problems. “Craving”
Substance dependence
Disorders of intoxications, dependence, abuse, and substance withdrawal caused by various substances, both legal and illegal.
Substance disorder abuse
withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not used.
Tolerance
Continued use of a substance in spite of school or work related or interpersonal problems, but the user has not gotten dependent on the substance.
Substance abuse
Direct effect of the substance after an individual has used or has been exposed to the substance.
Intoxication
3 kinda of substances:
Depressants
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
A drug that lowers or depresses arousal levels and reduces excitability.
Depressants
Type of depressant: legal depressant for people aged 21 and above.
Ethanol
Type of depressant: prescribed medication for anxiety and insomnia.
Barbiturates
Type of depressant: Prescribed medication for anxiety and for their tranquilizing effect.
Benzodiazepines
Type of depressant: depressant associated with sexual assault.
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
Depressant as well as a minor hallucinogens
Marijuana and inhalants
Psychoactive drugs which induce temporary improvements in either mental or physical functions or both.
Stimulants
Type of stimulant: prescribed to people who are suffering from ADD.
Amphetamines
Type of stimulant: lowers blood pressure and it is a nasal congestion treatment
Ephedrine