Substance abuse: eating disorders

Substance Abuse

The use of a substance not medically necessary, resulting in adverse effects.

Dependence

Tolerance of the drug leading to increased amounts needed to achieve the same results and withdrawal avoidance.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical and mental effects experienced when a substance is reduced or stopped.

Chronic Physiologic Disease

A recurring condition affecting physical health, often characterized by long-lasting effects.

Faces of Drug Addiction

Visual representations or case studies highlighting the impact and consequences of drug addiction.

Stigma

Negative perceptions and beliefs surrounding abuse and addiction.

Co-occurring Disorders

The simultaneous occurrence of substance use and mental health disorders.

Genetics/Family Influence

The impact of genetic factors and family history on the likelihood of addiction.

Peer Pressure

Influence from peers to engage in substance use, particularly among teenagers.

Environmental Stress Factors

External stressors that may lead individuals to cope through substance abuse.

Amotivational Syndrome

A condition characterized by apathy and a decrease in productivity due to substance use.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A condition resulting from alcohol exposure during pregnancy, leading to physical and mental abnormalities.

Alcoholism

A chronic disease characterized by an inability to control drinking due to physical and emotional dependence.

Benzodiazepines

A class of medications commonly used for anxiety that can lead to dependence.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug associated with increased dopamine and physical dependence.

Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical symptoms experienced after the cessation of opioid use, including flu-like symptoms.

Cannabis

A psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, commonly used for its relaxing effects.

Nicotine

An addictive stimulant found in tobacco products, known to affect mood and cognitive functions.

Treatment for Substance Addiction

Includes detoxification, medical intervention, and therapy to reduce relapse rates.

Central Nervous System Depressants

Drugs that slow down brain function, leading to decreased inhibition and impaired judgement.

Self-medication

The use of substances to alleviate symptoms of mental health issues.

Drug Take-Back Events

Community programs designed for the safe disposal of unused medications.

Naltrexone

An opioid antagonist used to block the effects and cravings of opiates.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward processes in the brain.

Coddependency

Behavioral patterns where one person facilitates another's substance abuse.