Substances

Question 1

Intoxication

Answer 1

A reversible substance specific syndrome due to the recent use of a substance

Question 2

Tolerance

Answer 2

Physical adaptation of the body to heavy and repeated use of a substance where more of the substance is required for the same effect or the same amount has a reduced effect

Question 3

Withdrawal

Answer 3

A substance Pacific syndrome due to reduction or cessation in substance use after heavy and prolonged use

Question 4

Reinstatement

Answer 4

When a sober addict, after a period of abstinence, uses the substance again, tolerance and withdrawal develop again very rapidly

Question 5

Detoxification

Answer 5

A process whereby medication is used to gradually and safely reduce the level of tolerance to normal in order to alleviate or prevent wothdrawal