Addiction

Question 1

Addiction

Answer 1

Compulsive + maladaptive dependence on a substance (ex. alcohol, cocaine) or a behavior (ex. shopping, gambling) which produces adverse psychological, social, financial, economic, or legal ramifications. The individual may be unable to stop despite these consequences.

Question 2

Interrelated concepts of addiction

Answer 2

Coping, family dynamics, cognition, mood + effect

Question 3

Substance Abuse

Answer 3

Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmusical purposes

Question 4

Substance Dependence

Answer 4

Maladaptive pattern of substance use characterized as the need for increased amounts to achieve the desired effect, negative physical effects when the substance is withdrawn, unsuccessful efforts to control its use, and substantial effort expended to seek it or recover from its effects. Also known as addiction.

Question 5

Tolerance

Answer 5

A progressive decrease in a person’s responsiveness to a drug, so they need increasingly more of the stimulus to achieve the reward

Question 6

Withdrawal

Answer 6

Occurs when sufficient quantities are not obtained to achieve reward due to tolerance or reducing consumption

Question 7

Co-occurring Disorders (dual diagnosis)

Answer 7

Refers to an individual having co-existing mental health and substance abuse issues.

Question 8

Cross-Tolerance

Answer 8

Condition in which the development of tolerance for one drug causes an individual to develop a tolerance for another drug

Question 9

Craving

Answer 9

An intense desire for something

Question 10

Harm Reduction

Answer 10

Efforts to minimize the harmful effects caused by substance use

Question 11

Intoxication

Answer 11

The state in which a person’s mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or another substance

Question 12

AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)

Answer 12

• Developed by WHO + used for 20 years
• 3 domains of drinking
• Scores 8> indicates risky drinking
• Scores 20> may indicate need for treatment

Question 13

AUDIT-C

Answer 13

• Shorter version of

Question 14

AUDIT-C

Answer 14

• Shorter version of AUDIT

- Asks questions about how many drinking containing alcohol one consumes + how often they consume alcoholic drinks

Question 15

SBIRT

Answer 15

• Attempts to identify those who are high-risk for psycho-social or healthcare problems related to their substance use
• Attempts to effectively intervene in a nonjudgemental, empathetic, and emotional way
• Opportunity to find additional sources and help
• Holistic method

Question 16

Low Risk Use, No need for treatment

Answer 16

71%

Question 17

Risky or Harmful Use, Brief Intervention

Answer 17

25%

Question 18

Dependent Use, Brief Intervention + Referral to Treatment

Answer 18

4%