Substance Abuse and Related Disorders Flashcards
Coocurring disorders
dual diagnosis
Impaired control
unsuccessful attempts to quit
Cravings
desire that out weighs everything else, can’t think of anything else
Social impairment
unable to carry out social roles, work, leisure
Tolerance
requiring more of a substance to get effect, occurs over time
Withdrawal
physical, biological and psychological symptoms when the substance is stopped
Addiction
an individual who demonstrates tolerance and withdrawal
How did the definition of substance abuse change?
Kept: Substance Use Disorder and Substance-Induced Disorders
Dropped: substance dependence and substance abuse
When are substances considered a problem?
Occupational roles
Interpersonal or legal issues
Risky behavior
Substance use disorder
Irreversible brain circuit changes
Behavioral relapse
Strong cravings
Intoxications: temporary state of high- with problematic behavior
Withdrawal: symptoms immediately following the stoppage of a substance that impact function
Substance induced disorders
Disorders that are typically reversable if the substance is stopped
Severe but temporary
Symptoms disappear after a month or so
They include:
- Intoxication
- Withdrawal
- Psychotic disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Sexual disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Medication Induced Disorders
* Associated with many steroids, anesthetics, antihistamines, antihypertensives and others
Etiology and prevalence of substance abuse and related disorders
Actual changes in the brain and neurotransmitters
Reported in children as young as 12
- Roughly 6% with a disorder
Intervention for substance abuse
Self help groups-12 step
Prayer/Church
CBT
Medications
Alcohol, opioids and tobacco
Inpatient/outpatient
Classes of drugs
Impact to function
