definition and terms I
A primary, progressive, chronic disease that involves compulsion, loss of control, and continues despite negative consequences
What is addiction
the need to take more of the drug to get the desired effect
What is Tolerance
Name 2 of the three categories for poor control over use
1. poor control over amount - using more than intending
2. poor control over stopping- once starting having difficulty stopping
3. Poor control over behavior- loosing control of behaviors when using such as becoming angry and violent
How may criteria are used to diagnose a substance use disorder?
what is 11 criteria are used
The neurotransmitter most associated with Substance use.
(the pleasure neurotransmitter)
what is Dopamine
use of a mind altering drug interferes with a persons life, resulting in negative effects on a persons physical, psychological, social, legal, emotional, occupational, and educational well being.
What is substance/drug abuse
substances that can effect a persons mood or feelings
Psychoactive drugs
addiction involves ____________ or _____________ .
(thinking excessively about the drug)
example, a individual wearing a shirt that shows pot leaves.
preoccupation or obsession of the drug
how many criteria must be meet to meet a diagnosis of mild substance use disorder?
what is a mild substance use diagnosis meets 1-2 criteria for a substance use disorder.
what an addicted person experiences when a substance is cut down of stops use
what is Physical withdrawal
Physical dependance
When 2 drugs have similar physical effects and one is often substituted for another. (The second drug can prevent withdrawal from occurring.)
what is Cross tolerance
Addiction in volves _______ _________ _______ ________.
The most basic definition of addiction. how we know use has become a problem.
How many criteria must be met for a moderate substance use disorder?
What is 3-5 criteria must be met for a moderate substance use disorder.
occurs from physical dependance to a drug. The body needs more to feel normal.
what is tolerance
the effects of the drug on a persons body shortly after being taken.
What is Primary drug effects
occurs when replacing one drug for another THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME EFFECT.
What is drug switching
Addiction involves ________________.
A defense mechanism, it keeps the person from recognizing behavior is a problem.
What is denial.
How many criteria must be meet to meet the criteria for a severe substance use disorder?
what is 6 or more criteria must be met for a severe substance use diagnosis.
taking a drug to counteract the secondary drug effects of the primary drug, which causes the user to again use more of the primary drug.
What is the upper-downer cylce
the effects of a drug when taking a larger amount or over longer periods of time
secpondary drug effects
also known as "kindling" when the persons body becomes extremely sensitive to the drug.
What is Reverse tolerance
addiction is ___________.
continues to get worse over time, never better.
what is Progressive
name 3 of the 11 criteria for substance use disorders
1 using more or longer than intending
2 strong urges or cravings to use
3 spending significant time obtaining, using or recovering from use
4 trying to control or cut down and failing
5 failing to maintain responsibilities at work/home/school due to use
6. giving up on social/recreational actives due to use
7. continuing to use despite causing or making mental/physical health worse
8. continued use despite effecting relationships
9. using in high risk situations
10. increased tolerance
11. withdrawal effects of the substance that subside after use
Name one secondary drug effect of alcohol
what is depression, lack of energy, memory loss and confusion, sleep disruption, and decreased appetite.