Substance Use Disorders and Related Concepts

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and definitions related to substance use disorders as presented in the lecture.

Substance Use

The act of taking in a substance, typically in moderation and without impairment of functioning.

Intoxication

A physiological state resulting from the consumption of a substance that alters mental state and can impair functioning.

Binge Drinking

Consuming five or more alcoholic drinks on a single occasion, often linked to problematic alcohol use.

Heavy Alcohol Use

Binge drinking on five or more days in a month, which indicates a greater risk of developing a substance use disorder.

Comprehensive Survey

A study that collects extensive data from a large population to assess behaviors and patterns regarding drug and alcohol use.

Epidemiological Data

Statistical data that describes the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.

Extrapolation

The process of estimating or inferring characteristics of a population based on the analysis of a sample.

Legal Drinking Age

The minimum legal age at which a person can purchase or publicly consume alcoholic beverages.

Cohort

A group of individuals who are studied over a specific period of time to assess patterns of behavior or outcomes.

Substance Use Disorder

A condition characterized by an individual's inability to control their use of a substance despite negative consequences.

National Survey on Drug Use and Health

A national public health survey that collects data on drug and alcohol use in the United States.

Prescribing Guidelines

Recommendations for safe medication prescribing practices to minimize risks, including misuse and addiction.