Week 11 - Alcohol & Drug Dependence Flashcards
1
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Deaths from drug use
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One-fifth of all deaths in Aus have drug-related causes
2
Q
Examples of CNS depressants
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- Alcohol
- Anti-anxiety drugs
3
Q
Examples of CNS psychostimulants
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- Amphetamines
- Cocain
4
Q
Examples of opiates/opioids
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- Heroin
- Morphine
5
Q
Examples of cannabis
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- Marijuana
- Hash
6
Q
Examples of hallucinogens
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- LSD
- Ecstasy
7
Q
Examples of inhalants
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- Aerosol sprays
- Glues
- Paint
8
Q
Intoxication definition
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- Reversible
- Due to recent ingestion (or exposure)
9
Q
- Recurrent use and failure to fulfil role obligations
- Recurrent use when physically hazardous
- Recurrent substance-related legal problems
- Continued use despite persistent social or interpersonal problems
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Substance abuse
10
Q
How many of the following do you need to do to have substance abuse
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1 or more in the past 12 months
11
Q
- Increased tolerance
- Repeated withdrawal symptoms
- Taken in larger amounts over longer period than initially intended
- Persistent desire to cut down/unsuccessful attempts
- Great deal of time getting, using or recovering
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Dependence
12
Q
How many of the following do you need to have ‘dependence’
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3 or more in the past 12 months
13
Q
Why do people use drugs?
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- Pleasurable
- Removal of unpleasant feelings
- Modelling use by others
- Culturally consistent
14
Q
Individual risk of abuse/dependence
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- Genetics
- Physiological vulnerability
- physiological factors
- Personality factors
15
Q
Treatment for substance dependence
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- Abstinence vs harm minimisation
- Detox treatment
- Psychological interventions
- Pharmacological treatments
- Self-help groups
