5 Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders Flashcards
The term _____ refers to chemical compounds that are ingested to alter mood or behavior.
substance
_____ substances alter mood, behavior, or both.
Psychoactive
In one definition, the person is physiologically dependent on the drug or drugs, requires increasingly greater amounts of the drug to experience the same effect (tolerance), and will respond physically in a negative way when the substance is no longer ingested (withdrawal).
addiction, or substance dependence
In early editions of the DSM, alcoholism and drug abuse weren’t treated as separate disorders. Instead, they were categorized as “_____ personality disturbances”—a forerunner of the current antisocial personality disorder, because substance use was seen as a symptom of other problems.
sociopathic
Antisocial personality disorder was considered a sign of _____, and the influence of genetics and biology was hardly acknowledged.
moral weakness
We have grouped the substances into six general categories:
- Depressants
- Stimulants
- Opiates
- Hallucinogens
- Other Drugs of Abuse
- Gambling Disorder
These substances result in behavioral sedation and can induce relaxation. They include alcohol (ethyl alcohol) and the sedative and hypnotic drugs in the families of barbiturates (for example, Seconal) and benzodiazepines (for example, Valium, Xanax).
Depressants
These substances cause us to be more active and alert and can elevate mood. Included in this group are amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine.
Stimulants
The major effect of these substances is to produce analgesia temporarily (reduce pain) and euphoria. Heroin, opium, codeine, and morphine are included in this group.
Opiates
These substances alter sensory perception and can produce delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations. Cannabis and LSD are included in this category.
Hallucinogens
Other substances that are abused but do not fit neatly into one of the categories here include inhalants (for example, airplane glue), anabolic steroids, and other over-the-counter and prescription medications (for example, nitrous oxide). These substances produce a variety of psychoactive effects that are characteristic of the substances described in the previous categories.
Other Drugs of Abuse
As with the ingestion of the substances just described, individuals who display gambling disorder are unable to resist the urge to gamble which, in turn, results in negative personal consequences (e.g., divorce, loss of employment).
Gambling Disorder
These substances are among those most likely to produce symptoms of physical dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal.
Depressants
A. A problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period:
1. Alcohol is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.
2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control alcohol use
3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain alcohol, use alcohol,
or recover from its effects.
4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use alcohol.
5. Recurrent alcohol use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.
6. Continued alcohol use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of alcohol.
7. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of alcohol use
8. Recurrent alcohol use in situations in which it is physically hazardous
9. Alcohol use is continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem that is likely to have been caused or exacerbated by alcohol.
10. Tolerance, as defined by either of the following:
a. A need for markedly increased amounts of alcohol to achieve intoxication or desired effect.
b. A markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of alcohol.
11. Withdrawal, as manifested by either of the following:
a. The characteristic withdrawal syndrome for alcohol (refer to Criteria A and B of the criteria set for alcohol withdrawal, pp. 499-500).
b. Alcohol (or a closely related substance, such as a benzodiazepine) is taken to relieve or avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Specify if:
In early remission: After full criteria for alcohol use disorder were previously met, none of the criteria for alcohol use disorder have been met for at least 3 months but for less than 12 months (with the exception that Criterion A4, “Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use alcohol,” may be met).
or urge to use alcohol,” may be met).
In sustained remission: After full criteria for alcohol use disorder were previously met, none of the criteria for alcohol use disorder have been met at any time during a period of 12 months or longer (with the exception that Criterion A4, “Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use alcohol,” may be met).
Specify if:
In a controlled environment: This additional specifier is used if the individual is in an environment where access to alcohol is restricted
Alcohol Use Disorder
Apparent _____ is the initial effect of alcohol, although it is a depressant. We generally experience a feeling of well-being, our inhibitions are reduced, and we become more outgoing
stimulation
_____, the loss of memory for what happens during intoxication, may result from the interaction of alcohol with the glutamate system.
Blackouts
The _____ system also appears to be sensitive to alcohol. This neurotransmitter system affects mood, sleep, and eating behavior and is thought to be responsible for alcohol cravings.
serotonin
More seriously, two types of organic brain syndromes may result from long-term heavy alcohol use: _____ and Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome
dementia
_____, (or neurocognitive disorder), involves the general loss of intellectual abilities and can be a direct result of neurotoxicity or “poisoning of the brain” by excessive amounts of alcohol.
Dementia
_____ syndrome results in confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech; it is believed to be caused by a deficiency of thiamine, a vitamin metabolized poorly by heavy drinkers
Wernicke-Korsakoff