Unconventional substance and non-substance addictions Flashcards
Change in classification of gambling disorder between DSM IV and DSM V
In DSM IV pathological gambling is classed as an impulse control disorder
In DSM V pathological gambling is classed alongside substance disorders
Countries with most reported cases of internet addiction
China
Taiwan
South East Asia
Drug class anabolic steroids belong to
Class C
Most common method of administration of anabolic steroids
Oral
IM
Three patterns of anabolic steroid misuse
Cycling
Stacking
Pyramiding
Description of ‘cycling’ pattern of anabolic steroid misuse
Use is for 4-12 weeks at a time
Description of ‘stacking’ pattern of anabolic steroid misuse
Regularly using multiple prescriptions
Description of ‘pyramiding’ pattern of anabolic steroid misuse
Dose is gradually built up and then tapered down
Side effects of anabolic steroid misuse
Aggression and violence
Psychosis
Mania
Depression
Endocrine abnormalities resulting in testicular atrophy and gynaecomastia
Primary agents in stimulant like legal highs
Mephedrone
4-MMC
Primary agents in psychedelic like legal highs
DMT
Bromo DragonFLY
5-MeO-Dalt
NBOMe-series
2C-series
Salvia
Most common drug abused by athletes and bodybuilders looking for a competitive advantage
Anabolic steroids
Drug ‘roid rage’ is associated with
Anabolic steroids
Type of substance which is a methylxanthine more potent than theophylline
Caffeine
Mechanism of action of caffeine at all doses
Adenosine receptor antagonist
