Substance Use Disorders
This is the minimum number of criteria that must be met for a diagnosis of a mild substance use disorder.
What is two?
This brain-inhibiting neurotransmitter is primarily affected by alcohol use, leading to sedation and cognitive impairment.
What is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
Repeated unsuccessful attempts to reduce or stop substance use is an example of this category of SUD criteria.
What is impaired control?
This type of evidence-based therapy is commonly used to treat substance use disorders and focuses on identifying triggers, managing cravings, and developing coping skills.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
When a substance use disorder occurs alongside another mental health disorder, it is referred to as this.
What is a co-occurring disorder?
This criterion refers to the need for more of a substance to achieve the desired effect or experiencing diminished effects with the same amount.
What is tolerance?
This medication, often used in medication-assisted treatment, is a partial opioid agonist that helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
What is buprenorphine?
Substance use causing failure to fulfill major life roles at work, school, or home falls under this diagnostic domain.
What is social impairment?
his widely known support group follows 12 guiding principles and encourages abstinence and peer support.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
These childhood experiences, such as abuse and neglect, increase the risk of developing substance use disorders.
What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?
A person with a substance use disorder may spend a significant amount of time trying to obtain, use, or recover from the substance. This is an example of which diagnostic criterion?
What is time spent in substance-related activities?
Cocaine and methamphetamine primarily affect the reuptake of this neurotransmitter, leading to heightened euphoria and energy.
What is dopamine?
Using a substance despite knowing it worsens a physical or psychological problem is an example of this criterion.
What is risky use?
This therapy approach, often used in adolescent substance use treatment, engages parents and caregivers in the recovery process.
What is family-based therapy (or family systems therapy)?
Research suggests that_____contribute to about 40-60% of an individual’s risk for developing a substance use disorder.
What is genetics?
This syndrome occurs when a person abruptly stops using a substance after prolonged use, leading to physical and psychological symptoms.
What is withdrawal?
The active psychoactive compound in cannabis responsible for its euphoric effects.
What is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)?
The strong urge or desire to use a substance, often triggered by environmental cues.
What is craving?
A person with both a substance use disorder and a psychiatric disorder needs this type of integrated treatment approach.
What is dual diagnosis treatment (or integrated treatment)?
High availability of substances, peer pressure, and lack of parental supervision are examples of this type of risk factor.
What are environmental factors?
The DSM-5-TR categorizes substance use disorder severity based on how many criteria are met. Meeting 6 or more criteria results in this classification.
What is severe?
This theory suggests that use of certain substances, like nicotine or marijuana, increases the likelihood of later using more potent drugs.
What is the gateway hypothesis?
Withdrawal from this type of substance, such as cocaine or methamphetamine, often leads to fatigue, depression, and increased appetite.
What are stimulants?
This full opioid agonist is used in medication-assisted treatment and is dispensed in federally regulated clinics.
What is methadone?
If a person with a substance use disorder has met no criteria (except craving) for 12 months or longer, they are considered in this phase of recovery.
What is sustained remission?