DSM - Substance Use Disorder Flashcards
Which 11 seperate classes of SUDs are there in the DSM-V?
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
- Cannabis
- Hallucinogens
- Inhalants
- Opiods
- Sedatives
- Hypnotics or Anxiolytics (?)
- Stimulants
- Tabacco
- Other or unknown substances
They say 10 in the doc, but…
Which four broad categories can be made based on the 11 diagnostic critera of SUDs?
- Issues related to loss of control
- Strain to interpersonal life
- Hazardous use
- Pharmacologic effects
General requirement for a diagnosis of SUD?
Significant impairment/distress from their pattern of drug use and 2+ of the criteria
I thought there was a time requirement, but not included in doc
What are the 11 criteria for SUD?
- Taking the substance in larger amount or for longer than intended
- Wanting to decrease/stop using, but failing to do so
- Spending a lot of time getting, using or recovering from use
- Cravings and urges to use
- Failing to do what you should at home, work or school because of use
- Continuing use, even if it causes relational problems
- Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of use
- Continued use, despite putting you in danger
- Continued use, despite a physical/psychological problem that could have been caused/worsened by use
- Tolerance (needing more to get wanted effect)
- Development of withdrawal (can be relieved by taking more)
What is an exclusion for criteria 10 and 11 for SUD?
Criteria cannot be given if taking prescribed drugs under supervision
Severity criteria of SUD in DSM V?
- Mild = 2-3 symptoms
- Moderate = 4-5 symptoms
- Severe = 6+ symptoms
How is SUD severity accounted for by licensed professionals (generally)?
They tend to include a more holistic view (e.g., specific consequences and behavioural patterns related to use), and not just the DSM quantity measure
