substance abuse

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substance use disorder criteria

  1. impaired control

  2. social impairment

  3. risky use

  4. pharmacological criteria (drug tolerance and withdrawal)

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substance-induced disorders

  1. intoxication

  2. withdrawal

  3. other substance/medication-induced mental disorders

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intoxication

reversible behavioral or psychological changes related to the effect of a substance on the nervous system

  • level of intoxication is determined by the concentration of the substance in the blood

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withdrawal

when an individual becomes so dependent on a substance that cessation or reduction in the amount of that substance consumed produces distressful and incapacitating physical manifestations

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sedatives

depression of the CNS

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examples of sedatives

  • opioids

  • oxycontin

  • heroin

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stimulants

act directly on the CNS to create an increased state of arousal and concentration and speed up mental and motor activity

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examples of stimulants

  • cocaine

  • caffeine

  • amphetamines (adderall)

  • methamphetamines

  • ritalin