Chapter 17

Question 1

No use of illicit substances or alcohol in the preceding 12 months; a person is considered abstinent.

Answer 1

Abstinence

Question 2

A term, along with habituation, which the WHO recommends be substituted with substance dependence.

Answer 2

Addiction

Question 3

A very strong urge or desire to seek the euphoric feeling achieved by using substances

Answer 3

Craving

Question 4

A reversible syndrome that appears after ingestion of a specific substance that results in clinical significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes.

Answer 4

Intoxication

Question 5

Early remission is defined as occurring when a person has previously met criteria for a substance use disorder but has not met the criteria for 3-12 months. Sustained remission occurs when a person no longer meets the criteria for substance use disorder for 12 months +

Answer 5

Remission

Question 6

The use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and nonmedical use of prescription medications.

Answer 6

Substance use

Question 7

Diminished physical and/or psychological response to effects of alcohol or illicit substances. Needs to use higher doses to achieve the desired effect.

Answer 7

Tolerance

Question 8

A reduction in prolonged substance use that results in problematic behavioral, physiologic, and cognitive changes.

Answer 8

Withdrawal