Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Flashcards designed for reviewing key concepts related to substance-related, addictive, and impulse-control disorders.

Substance Use Disorder

A problematic pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress.

Intoxication

Our physiological reaction to ingested substances, resulting in altered mental and physical states.

Withdrawal

Symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance after periods of heavy use.

Tolerance

A condition where larger amounts of a substance are needed to achieve the same effect due to repeated use.

Drugs

Chemicals that can alter the way people think, feel, and behave, often leading to substance use disorders.

Impulse-Control Disorders

Disorders characterized by difficulty resisting temptation or impulses that lead to harmful behaviors.

Gambling Disorder

An addictive disorder characterized by persistent and recurrent problematic gambling behavior.

Psychosocial Treatments

Therapeutic approaches that address psychological and social factors in treating substance use disorders.

Biological Treatments

Medical approaches used to manage the physical aspects of substance dependence, such as withdrawal symptoms.

Agonist Substitution

Replacing an addictive substance with a safer, chemically similar drug to prevent withdrawal symptoms.

Antagonist Treatments

Drugs that block or counteract the effects of psychoactive substances, used in substance misuse treatment.

Aversive Treatment

A method that associates drug use with unpleasant effects to discourage use.