Everything Session 5 (Substance Missuse) Flashcards
Definition of Substance misuse
The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs
What is dependence syndrome?
Persistence of use of a substance despite its harmful consequences
What are the 4 types of substances that can be misused?
Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Depressants
Volatile substances+designer drugs
What are stimulants?
Substances that make you feel alert
Examples of Stimulants
Tobacco
Cocaine
Speed-amphetamine
Mephedrone
What are Hallucinogens?
Substances which alter the mind
Examples of Hallucinogens
LSD
Magic Mushrooms
MDMA
What are Depressants?
Substances that make you feel relaxed
Examples of Depressants
Alcohol
Heroin
Tranquillisers
Cannabis
What is physical dependence?
Experiencing symptoms associated with withdrawal from substance
What is Psycholoigcal Dependance?
Dependence relating to having impaired control
What indications are needed to diagnose Depenedence?
Strong desire or sense of compulsion to take substance
Difficulty in controlling substance taking behaviour
PHYSIOLOGICAL WITHDRAWAL STATE
EVIDENCE OF TOLERANCE
PROGRESSIVE NEGLECT OF ALTERNATE PLEASURES OR INTERESTS
Risk factors leading to drug use
Family life issuers
Adverse childhood issues
Poor mental health
Unemployment and poor educational attainment
Social group
Previous Drug Use
What models are there to aid understanding of drug use?
Moral model
Disease model
Psycho-dynamic model
Social learning model
Socio-cultural model
Public health model
What are the 3 Theories explaining dependence
Classical conditioning model
Imitation theories
Rational choice