Exam 3: Chapter 7 Substance Use + Abuse

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to substance use and abuse as discussed in the lecture.

Addiction

The physical and psychological dependence on a given substance, such as cigarettes, alcohol, or caffeine.

Tolerance

The body's diminished response to a substance, requiring a larger dose to experience the same effects.

Withdrawal symptoms

Physical and psychological symptoms experienced when discontinuing use of a substance, making quitting difficult.

Active Strategies

Injury prevention methods that require individual engagement to be effective, such as speed limits.

Passive Strategies

Injury prevention methods that work without individual effort, such as airbags in vehicles.

Intentional Injury

Injury resulting from purposeful actions, including violence or self-harm.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A set of physical and cognitive disabilities that occur in a fetus due to alcohol exposure during pregnancy.

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

A medical condition characterized by the inability to control drinking due to physical and emotional dependence.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

A pharmacological treatment using nicotine products to help individuals quit smoking.

Relapse

The act of returning to a behavior, such as substance use, after attempting to stop.

Cognitive Behavioral Approaches

Therapeutic strategies that examine and change thoughts and behaviors related to addiction.

Hallucinogens

Substances that distort perception and can induce hallucinations.

Social Learning Theory

The theory that behaviors are learned and reinforced through observation and interaction with others.

Biological/Genetic Factors

Genetic influences that may affect an individual's risk of developing substance use disorders.

J-shaped Curve

A graphical representation that shows a lower risk of certain conditions with moderate alcohol use compared to abstinence or heavy use.

Set-Point Theory

The theory that each person's body has a certain weight that it strives to maintain, similar to a thermostat.