SUDS & OCD

addictive behavior

pathological need for a substance or activity (may involve abuse of substances)

alcohol amnestic disorder

persisting memory deficit sometimes w/ falsification of events

alcohol use disorder

problematic pattern of alcohol use leading to significant impairment or distress

alcohol withdrawal delirium

acute delirium associated w/ withdrawal form alcohol after heavy consumption

amphetamine

drug that produces stimulating and energizing effect

barbiturates

synthetic drugs acting as depressants to calm individual and induce sleep

caffeine

drug of dependence common in food/drinks

cocaine

stimulating and pain-reducing psychoactive drug

delirium tremens

acute delirium associated w/ withdrawal from alcohol after heavy consumption (high anxiety)

dopamine theory of addiction

theory suggesting that addiction is the result of a dysfunction of the dopamine reward pathway

ecstasy

manufactured drug acting both as a stimulant and hallucinogen

endorphins

opiates produced in the brain and body that function like neurotransmitters to dampen pain sensational also plays role in body building up tolerance to certain drugs

hallucinogens

drugs known to induce hallucinations (psychedelics)

heroin

powerful psychoactive drug, chemically derived from morphine, that relives pain but more intense and addictive

LSD

hallucinogen that is odorless, colorless, and tasteless; amount smaller than grain of salt can produce perceptual and behavioral effects

Marijuana

psychoactive drug derived from the cannabis plant

mescaline

hallucinogenic drug derived from the peyote cactus

mesocorticolimbic dopamine pathway (mclp)

center of psychoactive drug activation in the brain; involved in release of dopamine and meditating rewarding properties of drugs

methadone

synthetic narcotic related to heroin; used in treatment of heroin addiction by satisfying carving of heroine w/o serious psychological impairment

morphine

addictive drug derived from opium serving as powerful sedative and pain reliever

nicotine

addictive alkaloid chief active ingredient in tobacco; drug of dependence

opium

narcotic drug leading to physiological dependence and development of tolerance derivatives are morphine, heroin, and codeine

pathological gambling

progressive disorder characterized by loss of control over, irrational, and preoccupation with gambling in spite of adverse consequence

psilocybin

hallucinogenic drug derived from a variety of mushrooms

reward deficiency syndrome

hypothesis addiction is more likely to occur in individuals w/ genetic predisposition to be less satisfied by natural rewards (resulting in overuse of drugs)

substance abuse

maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent consequences related to use of substance

substance dependence

severe form of substance use disorder involving physiological dependence on the substance, tolerance, withdrawal, and compulsive drug taking

substance-related disorders

patterns of maladaptive behavior centered on the regular use of a substance

synthetic cannabinoids

substances that mimic effects thc (marijuana)

synthetic cathinones

substances that mimic the effects of meth/coke by activating monoamine system

tolerance

need for increased amounts of substance to achieve desired effects

withdrawal

symptoms after person suddenly stops or cut backs from addictive substance

body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

obsession with some perceived flaw or flaws in one's appearance

compulsions

overt repetitive behaviors (hand washing, checking) or more covert mental acts (counting, praying) a person feels driven to perform in response to obsession

exposure and response prevention

method of treatment for ocd that combines intense exposure of the patient to feared conditions w/o engaging in any rituals/compulsions

exposure therapy

technique in psychological treatment of anxiety disorders exposing patients to fear objects & context w/o danger

hoarding disorder

long-standing difficulties discarding possessions

obsessions

persistent and recurrent intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses experienced as disturbing and inappropriate but difficulty suppressing

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

persistent intrusion of unwanted and intrusive thoughts or distressing images; then accompanied by compulsive behavior to neutralize obsessive thought

trichotillomania

chronic pulling out hair