Substance and Addictive Disorders

Amount of people that receive treatment for addictive disorders

1/10

number of people impacted

40.3 million americans

qualifications

interferes with the ability to fulfill role obligations; excessive amount of time spent to procure substance

Amphetamine intoxication symptoms

euphoria, impaired judgement, confusion, changes in vital signs

amphetamine and cocaine withdrawal symptoms

dysphoria, fatigue, seep disturbances, increased appetite

caffeine withdrawal symptoms

headache, irritability, muscle pain and stiffness, nausea, vomiting

nicotine withdrawal symptoms

dysphoria, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, irritability, restlessness, increased appetite

inhalant intoxication

dizziness, ataxia, muscle weakness, euphoria, excitation, disinhibition, slurred speech, nystagmus, blurred double vision, stupor coma

opioid intoxication

initial euphoria followed by apathy, dysphoria, psychomotor agitation, retardation, impaired judgement

opioid withdrawal

dysphoria, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, pupillary dilation, piloerection, sweating abdominal cramping, diarrhea, yawning, fever, insomnia

hallucinogen intoxication

perceptual alteration, depersonalization, tachycardia, palpitations

cannabis intoxication

impaired motor coordination (for 8-12 hours), euphoria, anxiety, sensation of slowed time, impaired judgement, conjunctival injection, increased appetite, dry mouth, tachycardia