Substance Use Disorders Flashcards
Know mainly alcohol, opioids, and stimulants (193 cards)
Substance Use Disorder is a
cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite significant substance-related problems
use even though it causes the problems knowingly
Addiction –
chronic relapsing long lasting changes to the brain
Flashbacks –
drug free state, experiencing disturbances (hallucinations)
Tolerance –
reaction decrease with continued use (take more to see the same result)
Amotivational syndrome –
apathy with no motivation to do ADLs or societal role
Cross-tolerance
– one substance is also tolerance to another substance (morphine and other opioids)
Psychological dependence –
need for the drug subjectively and emotionally
Physical dependence
- no physical substance with no longer using the substance
Withdrawal –
psychological and physical dependence
Dual diagnosis –
substance use and other psych disorder as well
Goals for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
recognition of acute toxicity
facilitate of withdrawa
dx and tx medical complications of substance use
edu/counseling/therapy to sustain sobriety and long-term abstinence
10 categories of substances for abuse
caffeine
alcohol
nicotine
cannabis
dsedatives/hynotics/anxiolytics
opioids
stimulants
hallucinations
inhalants
**nutmeg and K2 and cough syrup
Substances have different types of reactions after taking a substance including
intoxication
toxicity
withdrawal
Abuse
Habitual use of a substance which falls outside of medical necessity or societal acceptance
Used solely for the purpose of altering mood, emotion or state of consciousness
Addiction
Chronic/relapsing disease
Compulsive substance-seeking behaviors motivated by cravings, despite harmful consequences
Long-lasting changes in the brain.
May include development of tolerance and withdrawal symptoms
SUD criteria
large amounts for a long period than intended
1+ unsuccessful to cut down or control use
time dedicated to obtain/use/recover
craving
failure to fulfill obligations (ADL or work)
persistent social problems
activities are neg. affected
continued use despite problems
hazardous situations in driving
tolerance
Tolerance of SUD
increased amounts to achieve intoxication/desired effect
diminished effects with continued use of the same amount
Withdrawal is manifested by
same substance taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal s/s
Mild SUD has how many criteria
2-3
Moderate SUD has how many criteria
4-5
Severe SUD has how many crieria
6+
Psychological risk factors for SUD
low frustration levels
poor impulse control
lack of meaningful relationships
childhood trauma
low self esteem
propensity for risk taking behaviors
Social risk factors for SUD
peer influences
family acceptance
Which gender has a greater risk for SUD
MALES