Substance misuse

Question 1

Subtances that can be abused

Answer 1

Alcohol
Opioids
Cannabidoids
Sedatives/ hypnotics
Cocaine
Stimulants 
Halluginogens 
Tobacco
Volatile solvents

Question 2

Acute intoxication

Answer 2

Direct mental disturbance due to recent administration of substance- leads to change in affect, behaviour or perception.

Question 3

Harmful Use

Answer 3

Pattern of use causing physical or mental damage

Question 4

Dependence syndrome

Answer 4

“addiction”

1. strong desire to take
2. Difficulty controlling substance use
3. Persistence in the face of harm
4. prioritising substance over other commitments
5. increased tolerance
6. withdrawal state

Question 5

Withdrawal state

Answer 5

1. Previous persistent use
2. Symptoms upon ceasing or reducing dosage
   +/- Delerium

Question 6

Drug Induced Psychosis

Answer 6

1. Psychotic symptoms
2. Previous or current substance use
3. symptoms not explained by acute intoxication / withdrawal state

Symptoms usually involve hallucinations / delusions / excitement or stupor and disturbed affect.