Chapter 10 - Substance Use Disorders

Question 1

A more severe substance use disorder that is characterized by having more symptoms, tolerance and withdrawal, by using more of the substance than intended, by trying to unsuccessfully stop, by having physical or psychological problems made worse by the drug, and by experiencing problems at work or with friends

Answer 1

Addiction

Question 2

Problematic pattern of use that impairs functioning. Two or more symptoms within a 1 year period:
Failure to meet obligations, repeated use in situations where it is physically dangerous, repeated relationship problems, continued use despite problems caused by the substance, tolerance, withdrawal, substance taken for a longer time or in greater amounts than intended, efforts to reduce or control use does not work, much time spent trying to obtain the substance, social, hobbies or work activities given up or reduced, continued use despite knowing the problems caused by substance, craving to use substance is strong

Answer 2

Proposed DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorder

Question 3

When large doses of the substance being needed to produce the desired effect or, the effects of the drug becoming markedly less if usual amount is taken

Answer 3

Tolerance

Question 4

Negative physical and psychological effects that develop when a person stops taking the substance or reduces the amount

Answer 4

Withdrawal