substance-related,addictive, and impulse control disorder

associated with abuse of drugs and other substances

substances

chemical compund that are ingested to alter mood or behavior.

psychoactive substance

this alter mood, behavior or both.

substance use

ingestion of psychoactive substance in moderate amount that does not significantly interfere with social, educational or occupational functioning

intoxication/substance intoxication

physiological reaction of a person to ingested substances—drunkeness or getting high.

substance use disorder

a condition characterized by an individual's inability to stop using a substance despite negative consequences, often leading to significant impairment or distress.

at least two

in order to meet the criteria for a substance use disorder(mild category)he/she should meet at least ___of the established criteria within a year.

three or five

in order to meet the criteria for a substance use disorder(moderate category)he/she should meet at least ___of the established criteria within a year.

six or more

in order to meet the criteria for a substance use disorder(severe category)he/she should meet at least ___of the established criteria within a year.

Tolerance

the use of increasingly greater amount of drugs to experience the same effect.

depressant

These substances result in behavioral sedation and can induce relaxation. They include alcohol (ethyl alcohol) and the sedative and hypnotic drugs in the families of barbiturates (for example, Seconal) and benzodiazepines (for example, Valium, Xanax).

stimulants

These substances cause us to be more active and alert and can elevate mood. Included in this group are amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine.

opiates

he major effect of these substances is to produce analgesia temporarily (reduce pain) and euphoria. Heroin, opium, codeine, and morphine are included in this group.

hallicunigens

These substances alter sensory perception and can produce delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations. Cannabis and LSD are included in this category.

withdrawal delirium / delirium tremens

a condition that can produce frightening hallucinations and body tremors.

dementia

general loss of intellectual abilities and can be a direct result of neurotoxicity or “poisoning of the brain” by excessive amounts of alcohol

Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome

esults in confusion, loss of muscle coordination, and unintelligible speech

fetal alcohol syndrome

These problems include fetal growth retardation, cognitive deficits, behavior problems, and learning difficulties