(Chapter 22) Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

What is substance use disorder? 

it is a pathological use of substances that leads to a disorder of use

What are process addictions?

there are no substances but rather a behavior or the feeling brought about by the relevant action

What is addiction?

it is a chronic medical condition with roots in the environment, neurotransmission, genetics, and life experiences

What is intoxication?

• it may manifest itself in a variety of ways depending on the physiological response of the body to the substance being used

• individuals who are using substances are considered to be under the influence, intoxicated, or high

• ex: alcohol cause one to be drunk

• ex: marijuana makes you stoned 

What is tolerance?

it occurs when a person no longer responds to the drug in the way that the person initially responded

What is withdrawal?

• it is a set of physiological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance

• it is specific to the substance being used, and each substance will have its own characteristics syndrome 

What are co-occurring disorders?

they may include any combination of two or more substance disorders and psychiatric disorders identified in the DSM-5

What is the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT)?

it is a program that is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for person with substance use disorders as well as those who are at risk of developing these disorders

What is codependence?

it is a cluster of behaviors originally identified through research involving the families of alcoholic patients

What are the signs and symptoms of drug abuse?

• chest pain

• arrythmias

• high or low BP

• respiratory depression

• pinpoint pupils

• high hunger