SUD Flashcards
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What is the most common Substance Use Disorder?
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
According to NIAAA (2024)
What are the developmental risks associated with Alcohol Use Disorder?
High developmental risk due to brain immaturity
Squeglia & Gray (2016)
List three consequences associated with Alcohol Use Disorder.
- Academic harm
- Behavioral harm
- Emotional harm
What is the DSM-5-TR criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder?
A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, manifested by at least 2 of the following occurring within a 12-month period
Specific criteria include issues like increased amounts of alcohol consumption, unsuccessful efforts to cut down, and continued use despite problems.
What are two symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder according to DSM-5-TR?
- Alcohol often taken in larger amounts or over longer periods than intended
- Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down/control use
What does ‘early remission’ mean in the context of Alcohol Use Disorder?
Criteria is not met for at least 3 months but less than 12 months
How is the severity of Alcohol Use Disorder classified?
- Mild: 2-3 symptoms
- Moderate: 4-5 symptoms
- Severe: 6+ symptoms
What are common motivations for alcohol use among adolescents?
- Peer influence and approval
- Coping with stress
- Sensation-seeking
What is the prevalence of alcohol use among 12th graders?
42%
Based on lifetime alcohol use statistics.
What percentage of adolescents aged 12-17 with a past year major depressive episode used illicit drugs?
28.4%
SAMHSA 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
True or False: Comorbidity is uncommon in adolescents with Alcohol Use Disorder.
False
What is equifinality in the context of Alcohol Use Disorder?
Multiple combinations of risk factors can lead toward the same endpoint
List two biological risk factors for developing Alcohol Use Disorder.
- Reward sensitivity
- Genetic predisposition
What is the CRAFFT Screening Tool used for?
Identifying a youth’s risk level for substance use
What is a well-established treatment for adolescents with Alcohol Use Disorder?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT-G and CBT-I are specific adaptations for adolescents.
What are the treatment goals for adolescents with Alcohol Use Disorder?
- Reduce Alcohol Use
- Develop Healthy Coping Strategies
- Reduce Anxiety
What is the typical age of onset for Alcohol Use Disorder?
Late Teens to Early 20s
According to the American Psychological Association (2022)
What does the term ‘maturing out’ refer to in the context of Alcohol Use Disorder?
Adolescents may ‘mature out’ of alcohol involvement with support
Lee et al. (2013)
What is the impact of untreated Alcohol Use Disorder?
Can lead to increased Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, n.d.
What is one key protective factor against Alcohol Use Disorder?
Positive role modeling
Family factors can also include high parental involvement and open communication.
Fill in the blank: Alcohol use worsens _______ functioning.
cognitive
What factors contribute to the initiation of alcohol use in adolescents?
- Peer influence
- Social use
- Sensation-seeking
What is the primary assessment method for youth at risk for Alcohol Use Disorder?
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)
What is the significance of family history in relation to Alcohol Use Disorder?
Family history increases the likelihood of developing an AUD by 3-5 times
Lees et al., 2020
