1. Introduction

Question 1

Drug definition

Answer 1

any substance that, when taken into the living organism, may modify one or more of its functions

Question 2

Psychoactive drugs definition

Answer 2

substances that, when taken into an organism, affect mental processes - perception, consciousness, cognition, mood and emotions

Question 3

Drug use continuum (6)

Answer 3

Abstinence
Experimental use
Recreational use
Regular use
Problematic use
Dependence

Question 4

Zinbergs interaction model

Answer 4

• Environment (setting, community, societal support, poverty…)
• Drug (type, dose, administration)
• Individual (health, coping, personality, gebes, experience…)

Question 5

Dependence syndrome dg criteria (6)

Answer 5

3 or more within the last year:
1. a strong desire or a sense of compulsion to take the substance
2. difficulties in controlling substance-taking behavior
3. a physiological withdrawal state when use has ceased or been reduced
4. tolerance - increased doses required to achieve wanted effects
5. progressive neglect of alternative pleasures or interests
6. PERSISTING with substance use despite clear evidence of harmful consequences

Question 6

Addiction vs dependence

Answer 6

euro context - interchangeable
US context - addiction as a chronic disease; physical dependence

Question 7

5 types of activities (WHO)

Answer 7

• prevention of drug use (reduction of risk factors)
• treatment and care of people with SUD
• harm reduction
• access to controlled medicines
• monitoring and evaluation

Question 8

How to nurture inner power? 5 strategies

Answer 8

Motivation:
- not trying drugs
- stopping using
- using in a safer way
- using less harmful substances
- using in a way that reduces harm to self and others