Addiction Flashcards
desire to continue/repeat using the drug
psychological dependence
need to increase amount of drug taken to produce desired effect, experience withdrawal upon cessation
physical dependence
intense craving for drug, use interferes with normal role obligations, can’t quit, becoming socially isolated from non-substance users, tolerance develops, withdrawal upon cessation
substance addiction
direct effect on the CNS, disruption in physical and psychological functioning, judgement is disturbed and social/occupational functioning is impaired
substance intoxication
development of substance specific symptoms, disruption in physical and psychological functioning, disturbances in thinking, feeling, and behavior
substance withdrawal
biological (genetic/biochemical), psychological (developmental influences - punitive superego/oral fixations), personality (low self-esteem, frequent depression, passivity, inability to relax, inability to communicate effectively, sociocultural (social learning, conditioning, cultural/ethnic influences)
Factors effecting Substance Use & Addiction
Patterns of Alcohol Use
Phase 1: prealcoholic phase - use of alcohol to relieve stress of everyday life
Phase 2: early alcoholic phase - begins with blackouts; alcohol is required by the person
Phase 3: crucial phase - person lost control; physiological dependence is evident
Phase 4: chronic phase - emotional and physical disintegration; person intoxicated more than sober
Occurs at BAL of 100-200mg/dL
Alcohol intoxication
Occurs within 4 - 12 hours of cessation or reduction of heavy and prolonged use of alcohol
Alcohol withdrawal
Barbiturates, non-barbiturate hypnotics , antianxiety agents, club drugs
Sedative/Hypnotic drugs
Effects sleep and dreaming, respiratory depression, CV effects, renal function, hepatic effects, body temp, sexual functioning
Patterns of Sedative/Hypnotic Use
Sedative/Hypnotic intoxication
Ranges from disinhibition and aggressiveness to coma and death (increasing dosages)
Onset depends on 1/2 life of drug, severe withdrawal from these can be life threatening
Sedative/Hypnotic Use withdrawal
Amphetamines, synthetic stimulants, non-amphetamines, cocaine, caffeine, nicotine
Stimulant drugs
Amphetamine and cocaine - euphoria, impaired judgement, confusion, changes in VS
Caffeine - restlessness and insomnia (following consumption in excess of 250mg)
Stimulant intoxication
Amphetamine and cocaine - dysphoria, fatigue, sleep disturbances, increased appetite
Caffeine - headache, fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, muscle pain and stiffness, N/V
Nicotine - dysphoria, anxiety, difficultly concentrating, irritability, restlessness, increased appetite
Stimulant withdrawal
Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (fuel, solvents, adhesives, paint thinners)
Inhalant drugs
CNS effects, respiratory effects, GI effects, renal system effects
Patterns of Inhalant use