Test 3 Flashcards
Who are the highest risk populations for suicide?
White men, white americans, native americans
5 most common characteristics of suicide
1.Belief that things will never change and that suicide is the only solution.
2.Desire to escape from psychological pain and distressing thoughts and feelings.
3.Triggering events including intense interpersonal conflict and feelings of depression, hopelessness, guilt, anger, or shame.
4.Perceived inability to make progress toward goals or to solve problems; related feelings of failure, worthlessness, and hopelessness.
5.Ambivalence about suicide; there is a strong underlying desire to live.
6.Suicidal intent is communicated directly or indirectly through verbal or behavioral cues.
what are the criteria for substance use disorders
(When at least two DSM-5 substance use disorder characteristics occur within a 12-month period and cause significant impairment or distress
Define Mild substance use disorder
two or three of designated symptoms present
define moderate substance use disorder
four to five of designated symptoms are present
define severe substance use disorder
six or more designated symptoms are present
What are the 2 recognized addiction disorders that are not related to substance use
gambling disorder, internet gaming disorder
Which substance use disorder has the highest genetic component
illicit drugs
What is the most used substance in the worl
caffeine
Typical progress towards abuse/dependence
1)decision to experiment
2)substance begins to serve important purpose and use continues
3)brain chemistry becomes altered from use
4)lifestyle changes occur due to chronic use
key characteristics of intoxication of alcohol
relaxation, impaired judgement
key characteristics of intoxication of stimulants
energy, euphoria, enhanced attention
key characteristics of intoxication of hallucinogens
altered perception, sensory distortions
key characteristics of intoxication of marijuana
relaxation, euphoria
key characteristics of intoxication of opiates
pain relief, sedation, drowsiness