Chapters 40-43 - Substance Use Disorders

Question 1

drug abuse

Answer 1

using a drug in a fashion inconsistent with medical or social norms

Question 2

Substance Use Disorder

Answer 2

cluster of cognitive, behavioural, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues using the substance despite the significant problems

Question 3

Tolerance

Answer 3

a state in which a particular dose elicits a smaller response than it did with the initial use

Question 4

Cross-Tolerance

Answer 4

a state in which tolerance to one drug confers tolerance to another

Question 5

Psychologic Dependence

Answer 5

an intense subjective need for a particular psychoactive drug

Question 6

Physical Dependence

Answer 6

a state in which an abstinence syndrome will occur if drug use is discontinued

Question 7

Cross-Dependence

Answer 7

ability of one drug to support physical dependence on another drug

Question 8

Withdrawal Syndrome

Answer 8

constellation of signs and symptoms that occur in physically dependent individuals when they discontinue use

Question 9

What are the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders?

Answer 9

-continues use despite problems
-based on behaviours not physical dependence

Question 10

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Question 11

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