Unit 12 Substance Related Disorders

Question 1

Codependency

Answer 1

Cluster is behaviors and psychological characteristics of over dependence on meeting the needs of others.

Question 2

Dependency

Answer 2

At this stage, a person has lost the ability to choose to use or not to use.

Question 3

Addiction

Answer 3

The persistent, compulsive dependence on or use of a substance or behaviour despite its negative consequences and the increasing frequency of those consequences.

Question 4

Withdrawal

Answer 4

Physiological and mental readjustment that accomplices a addictive substance.
Causes physiological changes as the blood and tissue concentrations of a drug decreases after heavy and prolonged use of a substance.

Question 5

Tolerance

Answer 5

A physiological experience that occurs when a person’s reaction to a substance decreases with repeated use.

Question 6

Intoxication

Answer 6

Physical or mental state of exhilaration or emotional frequency, or lethargy and stupor.

Question 7

Physical Dependence

Answer 7

Appearance of cognitive behavioral and physiological symptoms that occur when the drug has not been used for a given time. (I.e.) high BP

Question 8

Psychological Dependence

Answer 8

This occurs when an individual feels they should use a substance in certain situation or to perform well. You will see emotion withdrawal from this dependence.

Question 9

Concurrent Disorder

Answer 9

This is a combination of both substance and mental health issues.