Substance Use Assessment

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions related to substance use assessment, including alcohol abuse, illicit drugs, screening tools, and demographics affected by substance use.

Alcohol Use and Abuse

Alcohol is the most used and abused psychoactive drug in the United States.

Binge Drinking

Binge drinking is associated with increasing health risks.

Illicit Drug Use

Illicit drug use includes substances such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens.

Prescription Drug Abuse

Increased rates of deaths from drug overdose, surpassing motor vehicle accidents.

AUDIT Questionnaire

A tool used to identify alcohol consumption, drinking behavior, and adverse consequences.

TWEAK Questions

Screening questions used to identify at-risk drinking in women, especially pregnant women.

SMAST-G Questionnaire

A questionnaire used for screening alcohol problems in older adults.

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Scale (CIWA)

A scale for measuring withdrawal symptoms, providing trended results for monitoring.

Diagnosis of Substance Abuse

The gold standard of diagnosis is found in the DSM-V.

Objective Data

Clinical laboratory data that corroborate subjective data and indicate alcohol use.

Developmental Competence: Adolescents

Alcohol use is associated with decreased brain development and increased high-risk behaviors.

Developmental Competence: Pregnancy

No amount of alcohol is determined safe, and screening for alcohol use is recommended.