Diseases Test 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Substance Reltated Disorders
A
Distinguished from non-pathological substance use by the presence of:
- Tolerance
- Withdrawal
- Compulsive Use
- Substance Related Problems
Prevalence can exceed 20% in primary care
Economic impact of >100 billion $ per year
Risk Factors: Early exposure, peer pressure/social environment, advertisement/marketing, and biological factors.
High Risk groups: adolescents, older adults, men, american indians, whites, mental illness, homeless, upper midwest (EtOH), family hx
