Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Flashcards
What are Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (SUADs)?
Disorders involving the use of psychoactive substances, which lead to clinical impairment or distress.
What are examples of depressants?
Alcohol and benzodiazepines.
What are the three main classes of substances often associated with SUADs?
Depressants, stimulants, and hallucinogens.
What is tolerance in the context of substance use?
Needing more of a substance to achieve the same effect.
What effect do stimulants have on the central nervous system?
They increase alertness and energy.
What is withdrawal?
Physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance.
Give an example of a hallucinogen and its effect.
LSD, which alters sensations and perceptions.
How does the DSM-5 classify substance-related disorders?
It categorizes them under “Substance Use Disorders” with varying levels of severity.
What was a major change in substance use disorder classification from DSM-IV to DSM-5?
Substance dependence and substance abuse were merged into one category.
What is a key feature of substance use disorder according to the DSM-5?
A problematic pattern of use leading to significant impairment or distress.
What defines gambling disorder according to DSM-5?
Persistent and recurrent gambling behavior leading to distress or impairment.
Which addictive disorder was newly included in DSM-5?
Gambling disorder.
What are common effects of high caffeine intake?
Anxiety, insomnia, and loss of sustained attention.
What is Internet Gaming Disorder?
A proposed disorder characterized by compulsive gaming, recognized for further research in DSM-5.
What percentage of Australians use alcohol?
Around 77%.
Name a common stimulant that almost everyone uses.
Caffeine.
What is a psychoactive substance?
Any substance that changes neural functioning.
What trend is observed in alcohol use among younger Australians?
Younger people are drinking less and delaying their alcohol use.