alcohol Flashcards
how many symptoms of alcohol use disorder do you need to be diagnosed
atleast 2
what are the 4 domains of alcohol use disorder
- impaired control
- social immpairment
- risky use
- physical symptoms
3 levels of alcohol use disorder
mild-2-3 symptoms
moderate- 4-5
severe- 6+
some alcohol withdrawl symptoms
- sweating/ increased HR
- hand tremors
- insomnia
- nausea/vomiting
- hallucinations
- anxiety
3 levels of alcohol use in DSM 4
use- moderate amounts/ no sig interference
abuse- sig interference in functioning
dependence- addiction
DSM 4 alcohol abuse- how many symptoms do u need to be diagnosed and what are thery
at least one of…
- failure to fulfill role obligations
- recurrent use in dangerous sits
- alcohol related legal probs
- continued alcohol use despite social/interpersonal probs
DSM 4 alcohol depencence- how many symptoms do u need to be diagnosed and what are they
at least 3 of…
- tolerence
- withdrawal
- larger/longer periods than intended
- reduced social/ work activities
Prevelence (men and women) and what is it comorbid with
men=12%
women=5%
-w stress + depression/anxiety
Onset
late teens-20s
percentage of people drinking and drivin, alcohol use problems in students
driving-4%
students-14%
short term effects of alcohol
- initially stimulating
- depressant
What NTs does alcohol effect
- GABA
- Glutamate (black outs, slurred speech)
- Serotonin
long term physical effects
- liver disease (hepatitis/cirrhosis)
- cardiovascular disorders
- brain damage
- fetal alcohol syndrome
3 causes of alcohol related disorders
- Genetic (very high)
- Sociocultural (family, peer influence, media)
- Psychological variables (drinking motives, expentancies)
Treatment of alcohol related disorders
- admit there is a problem/ detoxify
- biological treatments- antabuse
- Twelve step programs (AA)
- relapse prevention (Marlatt)
