[21] Substance Misuse

Question 1

What is acute intoxication?

Answer 1

The acute, usually transient, effect of the substance

Question 2

What is meant by harmful use when considering substance misuse?

Answer 2

Recurrent misuse associated with physical, psychological, and social consequences, but without dependance

Question 3

What is meant by a dependence syndrome in substance misuse?

Answer 3

Prolonged, compulsive substance use leading to addiction, tolerance, and the potential for withdrawal symptoms

Question 4

What is meant by a withdrawal state in substance misuse?

Answer 4

Physical and/or psychological effects from complete (or partial) cessation of a substance after prolonged, repeated high levels of use

Question 5

What is a psychotic disorder in the context of substance abuse?

Answer 5

When there is an onset of psychotic symptoms within 2 weeks of substance abuse. It must persist for more than 48 hours

Question 6

What is amnesic syndrome in the context of substance abuse?

Answer 6

Impaired learning of new material and ability to recall long term memories. Also a defect in recall, clouding of consciousness, and global intellectual decline

Question 7

What is residual disorder in the context of substance misuse?

Answer 7

Specific features, e.g. flashbacks, personality disorder, affective disorder, dementia, and persisting cognitive impairment subsequent to substance misuse