Module 6.6 The Dynamics Of Substance Abuse Flashcards
1
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How is substance abuse in the maltreatment index?
A
Substance Misuse
2
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What is substance abuse?
A
Using without a reason, any psychoactive or mood altering drug, including alcohol, in such a manner as to induce impairment resulting in dysfunctional social behavior.
3
Q
What are the three areas of substance misuse in the maltreatment index?
A
- The caregiver inappropriately using drugs or alcohol
- A child inappropriately consuming or being given drugs or alcohol
- Poisoning due to caregiver actions or neglect
4
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What is addiction?
A
A disease with its own psychopathology characterized by compulsion, loss of control, and continued use in spite of adverse consequences
5
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How is maltreatment related to substance abuse?
A
- Might lead to physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
- Might lead to parent to lack supervision
- Leads to neglect
- Selling drugs is threatened harm
- Involving the children in criminal activity which is endangerment
6
Q
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
A
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can have serious birth defects such as:
- Growth deficiencies
- Central nervous system functioning
- Mild to severe IQ
- Poor development in optic nerve
- Small head and brain
- Malformations in joints, limbs, ears and heart
7
Q
What are the impacts on the child of substance abuse parents?
A
- Disruption of bonding process
- Academic and developmental process
- Physical, social and emotional problems
- Lack of supervision
- Parentification
- Social stigma
- Adolescent substance use
8
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What are family roles in substance abusing families
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- Rescuer/Enabler
- Hero/Caretaker
- Adjuster/Lost Child
- Scapegoat/Rebel
- Mascot/Pleasers
