Substance Use Disorder Flashcards
What is a reward?
The term reward refers to stimuli that are in some way desirable or positive and can affect behavior.
What is Addiction?
A syndrome at the centre of which is loss of control over a reward-seeking behaviour.
Is addiction a diagnostic term?
No. It is now a substance us disorder under addictive disorders.
How many criteria to be diagnosed?
2 or more of the 11.
What is drug tolerance?
Increased amount of a drug needed to achieve intoxication, or a diminished drug effect with continued drug use of the same amount of a drug
How does drug withdrawal happen?
Acute and protracted drug use leads to drug withdrawal. Behavioural and physiological symptoms that occur upon cessation of drug use
Prevalence of SUD?
Around 4%.
What is the number one predictor of SUD?
Negative early life experiences (trauma).
What is the adverse child experience scale?
Scale that assesses negative childhood experiences.
What is the most common cannabis drug?
Δ-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
What are the psychological effects?
Functional effects:
-Cognitive
-Behavioural
-Perceptual
When is the endocannabinoid system activated?
In times of stress. It helps with regulating stress.
What are the two main receptors in the brain?
CB1: brain
CB2: immune system
What are the two endogenous ligands?
AEA=Anandamide
2-AG=2-arachidonoylglycerol
What is a strong suggestion about addiction?
Strong suggestion that addiction is not the disease, but rather a result of coping with stress / a form of PTSD.
