FinalExam.3 Flashcards
What is one major change from DSM-IV to DSM-V?
· The removal of the distinction between substance abuse and substance dependence, which have been replaced with a single diagnosis of SUD.
When is a Substance Use Disorder diagnosed?
· If two or more symptoms occur within a 12-month period
What most notably accompanies SUDs in adolescence?
· Polydrug use
In what domains do adolescents with SUDs have functional impairment?
- They exhibit poorer academic achievement and higher rates of academic failure.
- They tend to associate with deviant peer groups; engage in delinquent behaviors; and risky sexual behaviors; and experience negative interactions with their parents.
In what grade is adolescent substance use relatively common?
End of 12th grade
In the past year, there has been a rise in what drug among in adolescents?
Stimulant drugs
In general, what are the pattern rates of SUDs?
rise throughout adolescence, peak during emerging adulthood and then decline
Females are more likely to report drug use for what reasons?
· 16-22: lose weight, stay awake, lose inhibitions, stop worrying, and enjoying the company of friends
What are the personality characteristics most consistently associated with adolescent substance use?
Unconventionality, low ego control, sensation seeking, aggression, impulsivity, and an inability to delay gratification.
From the point of view of risk for adolescent SUDs, what is the common theme?
· Deficits in executive functioning make it difficult for children both to create strategic and goal-oriented responses to environmental stimuli, and to use feedback to modify behavior in response to environmental events.
What is a predictor of an increase in adolescent substance use over time?
Low levels of parental social support and discipline
