Lecture Notes on Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse, and Crisis Intervention

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and crisis intervention strategies.

Compulsive Overeaters

Individuals who eat excessively and uncontrollably due to underlying anxiety and stress.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging to prevent weight gain.

Ambivalence

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone, often seen in eating disorders.

Depression

A mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest, often seen in individuals with eating disorders.

Body Image Disturbance

A negative perception of one's body shape or size, which can contribute to eating disorders.

Lanugo

Fine hair that covers the body, often seen in individuals with severe anorexia nervosa as a compensatory mechanism.

Amenorrhea

The absence of menstruation, often seen in individuals with eating disorders.

CAGE Questionnaire

A screening tool for identifying potential substance abuse; includes questions about Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye opener.

Codependency

Behavioral condition where one person enables another's addiction or dysfunction by taking care of them to the point where they neglect their own needs.

Alcohol Intoxication

The physiological state resulting from consuming too much alcohol, leading to CNS depression and impaired function.

Delirium Tremens

A severe form of alcohol withdrawal that includes confusion, hallucinations, and severe agitation.

Restraint

A method used to control a patient’s behavior for safety, which can be physical or chemical.

Child Abuse

Harmful treatment of a child, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect.

Suicide Risk Factors

Indicators that can lead to an increased likelihood of suicide, including personal history, history of violence, and psychiatric disorders.

Crisis Intervention

Methods used to provide immediate assistance to individuals experiencing a crisis, aiming to stabilize the situation.

Domestic Violence Cycle

A pattern of behavior in abusive relationships that includes a tension-building phase, acute explosion phase, and honeymoon phase.

Lashkey Children

Children who are unsupervised before and/or after school, often left to fend for themselves due to parental work schedules.

Patient Rights in Substance Abuse Treatment

Patients have the right to confidentiality, informed consent, and to be treated with dignity and respect.

PTSD Symptoms

Symptoms include re-experiencing trauma, avoidance, negative changes in mood, and hyperarousal often observed in abuse survivors.

Safety Plan

A plan developed to help individuals at risk of suicide or domestic violence ensure their safety during a crisis.

Assertiveness Techniques

Strategies used to communicate needs and boundaries firmly and respectfully, which can be particularly helpful in managing aggressive behavior.