ch #13 substance use disorder textbook

Question 1

substance related and addictive disorders

Answer 1

These disorders encompasses 10 separate classes of drugs, including alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, stimulants, tobacco, and other (or unknown) substances.

Question 2

substance use disorders

Answer 2

Disorders that occur during adolescence and include substance dependence and substance abuse that result from the self-administration of any substance that alters mood, perception, or brain functioning.

Question 3

substance dependence

Answer 3

Psychological dependence refers to the subjective feeling of needing the substance to adequately function. Physical dependence occurs when the body adapts to the substance’s constant presence, and tolerance refers to requiring more of the substance to experience an effect once obtained at a lower dose. Physical dependence can lead to symptoms of withdrawal, an adverse physiological symptom that occurs when consumption of an abused substance is ended abruptly and is thus removed from the body.

Question 4

substance abuse

Answer 4

A problematic pattern of substance use over the past 12 months leading to significant impairment or distress.