Substance Use Disorder

What are the 4 criteria for diagnosing substance use disorders?

Impaired control, social impairment, risky use, pharmacological criteria.

What are substance-induced disorders?

Clusters of substance-related symptoms including intoxication, med-induced mental disorders, sleep problems, sexual dysfunction, delirium, and dementia.

What is the impact of substance use on neurological pathways?

It impacts the dopamine reward pathway and the prefrontal cortex.

Which brain center is associated with the intoxication stage of substance use?

The basal ganglia.

At what age can substance use disorders onset as an adult be primarily related?

It is primarily related to the ACE score and trauma experienced in childhood.

What percentage of adults aged 12 and older drink alcohol?

51%.

How is heavy drinking defined for adults?

Heavy drinking is defined as 6.1% of adults 12 and older.

What are the drinking risk classifications for males and females?

High-risk males: 5 or more drinks per day, 15 or more drinks per week; High-risk females: 4 or more drinks per day, 8 or more drinks per week.

What are common signs and symptoms of substance use disorders?

Poor academic performance, money problems, violent outbursts, trouble with the law, excessive or lack of sleep, withdrawal from friends and family, drastic weight changes.

What types of treatments are included in medical management for substance use disorders?

Medications with counseling, self-help groups, detox, and therapies like CBT and Dialectical behavior therapy.

What is the most common illicit drug used?

Marijuana.