Substance Related & Addictive Disorders Flashcards
typically refer to legal or illegal drugs or chemicals that can
alter a person’s mood, perception, or brain functioning (e.g., tobacco,
alcohol, prescription meds, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine).
Substance
problematic pattern of use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress within a 12 month period
substance related disorders
group of conditions characterized by an uncontrolled use of substance or non substance related behaviours despite harmful consequences
substance-related and addictive disorders
Set of BEHAVIOURAL and PSYCHOLOGICAL changes that occur as a result of the physiological effects of a substance on the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
substance intoxication
Experiencing diminished effects from the same dose of a substance (or needing more and more of a substance to achieve intoxication)
Tolerance
Set of physiological and behavioural symptoms resulting from discontinuation of substance after a prolonged period of heavy use
Withdrawal
increased self confidence, relaxation, euphoria, decreased inhibitions
low alcohol intoxication
symptoms of depression, fatigue, lethargy, sleep disturbance, depressed mood, confusion
high alcohol intoxication
General act of consuming a substance
use
using a substance contrary to its intended purpose
misuse
harmful or hazardous use of a substance
substance abuse
