test 3 (11-?) Flashcards
substance use
taking psychoactive substances in moderate amounts
doesn’t cause dysfunction
intoxication
physiological reaction to ingested substances
impaired judgement, mood changes, lowered motor ability
substance use disorders
drug use that significantly interferes with relationships, job, ed, or creates physically dangerous situations
substance dependence
pattern of tolerance, withdrawal, unsuccessful control, substantial effort
wernicke-korsakoff syndrome
confusion, unintelligible speech, loss of motor coordination
thiamine deficiency
binge drinking vs heavy alcohol use
5 or more drinks on one occasion at least once per moths
binge drinking for 5 or more days in a month
general characteristic of substance abuse disorders
clinically significant impairment or distress
needing larger amounts (tolerance)
experiencing withdrawal
cravings
failure to quit
continued use despite social consequences
giving up activities for drug
use of drug in physically dangerous situations