Types of Substance Use Disorder
This substance use disorder is characterized by an inability to control drinking despite negative consequences and withdrawal symptoms when not consuming it.
What is alcohol use disorder?
This physiological response occurs when substance use is reduced or stopped, often leading to further use to alleviate symptoms.
What is withdrawl?
This influence often contributes to initial substance use, especially among adolescents and young adults.
What is peer influence/social pressure?
Often contributing to self-medication, this risk factor links conditions like depression and PTSD to an increased likelihood of developing substance use disorder.
What is underlying mental health condition?
Chronic use of alcohol, cannabis, or other substances can impair cognitive function, leading to difficulties in recalling past events, a condition commonly referred to as this.
What is memory loss?
This stimulant use disorder is marked by compulsive cravings and binges of a drug derived from coca leaves, often leading to severe psychological and physical effects.
What is cocaine use disorder?
Over time, a person may need more of a substance to achieve the desired effect.
What is tolerance?
Many individuals have this about substances leading to trying them first time
What is curiosity about substance effects?
Research suggests that individuals with this familial link are more likely to develop substance use disorders due to both genetic and environmental influences.
What is having a biological relative with a substance use disorder?
Impaired judgment due to substance use often leads individuals to engage in these types of actions, which can include reckless driving, or violence.
What are unsafe, illegal, or at-risk behaviors?
Despite its increasing legalization, heavy and persistent use of this substance can lead to dependence, withdrawal symptoms, and impaired functioning.
What is cannabis use disorder?
A hallmark of substance use disorder, this intense feeling compels individuals to seek and use a substance.
What is craving?
Some individuals use substances to get this effect in professional or academic settings
What is performance enhancement?
The ACEs study found that individuals exposed to early life trauma—such as neglect, abuse, or household dysfunction—have a significantly higher risk of developing this disorder.
What is SUD's?
A life-threatening disease is strongly linked to chronic tobacco and alcohol use, affecting organs like the lungs and liver?
What is cancer?
Nicotine is the addictive component in this substance, leading to a disorder that remains one of the leading causes of preventable disease worldwide.
What is tobacco use disorder?
This diagnostic criterion refers to using more of a substance or for a longer duration than originally intended, even when prescribed.
What is taking the substance in larger amounts or for a longer period than intended?
Substance use sometimes used for this in relation to negative emotions or mental health challenges
What is emotional escape?
Variations in genes affecting dopamine regulation, metabolism, and impulse control contribute to this inherited risk factor for substance use disorder.
What is genetic susceptibility?
Prolonged substance use often leads this mental health issue with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in daily activitie
What is depression?
This disorder involves the misuse of prescription painkillers or illicit drugs like heroin, often leading to overdose and respiratory depression.
What is opioid use disorder?
Persisting in substance use despite knowing it exacerbates health conditions indicates this diagnostic criterion.
What is continuing substance use despite physical or psychological harm?
This pattern of substance consumption is characterized by frequent or daily use with little to no breaks, increasing the risk of dependence and negative health effects.
This environmental factor, which can stem from peer influence, socioeconomic conditions, or community norms, increases the likelihood of early substance experimentation and dependence.
What is exposure?
Sharing needles or engaging in high-risk behaviors can lead to these serious viral infections
What are hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV?