Module 8: Substance Related Disorders Flashcards
What are the criteria by which we define problem use?
- impairment of control over use
- social impairment
- risky use
- pharmacological criteria
What are the Characteristics of Alcohol Abuse
- can act as a depressant
- results in diseases
- adverse social effects
What are the Characteristics of Barbiturates and Benzodiazepines Abuse
- depress CNS function
- cause what appears to be a constant state of alcohol intoxication
- depression, fatigue, mood swings, paranoia
What are the characteristics of Tobacco Abuse
- agitation, irritability, mood changes
- interfere with thinking and problem solving
- nicotine dependence develops quickly
What are the characteristics of Amphetamines and Designer Drug Abuse
- amphetamines have effects on the body similar to those of adrenaline
- chronic use is associated with fatigue, sadness, anger, and social withdrawal
What are the characteristics of Cocaine Abuse
- CNS is overstimulated
- continued use - mood swings, loss on interest in sex, insomnia
- chronic use may result in toxic psychosis
What are the characteristics of Opioid Abuse
- reduction of pain
- heroin is the most addictive of all
What are the characteristics of Cannabis Abuse
- amotivational syndrome
what are the characteristics of hallucinogens
- some left with psychotic disorder
- mimic the effects of serotonin
what are the factors that make individuals vulnerable to substance use disorders?
- genetic and neurobiological factors
- behavioural disinhibition, negative emotionality, tension reduction
- alcohol expectancy theory
- family values and expectations
What are effective treatment approaches for alcohol use
- Minnesota Model
- pharmacotherapy
- support groups
- family therapy
- motivational interviewing and other brief interventions
What are effective treatment approaches for other substance use disorders?
usually encompasses, pharmacological, psychological, and educational interventions, and sometimes hospitalization
Polysubstance Use Disorder
simultaneous misuse or dependence upon two or more substances
- common in young people
- alcohol is the most common element of involvement in other substances
alcohol dehydrogenase
- stomach enzyme that breaks down alcohol
- women have less of this
Ethly Alcohol
the effective compound in alcoholic beverages
- reduces anxiety
- produces euphoria
- creates a sense of well-being
- reduces inhibitions
