Substance Related Disorders
Define SRD overall.
Using substances in excessive amounts which result in impairment.
Is alcohol a stimulant or depressant?
Depressant
What is addictive behavior?
Behavior based on the pathological need for a substance.
Is it always obvious to smell if someone has been drinking?
NO.
What are psychoactive substances?
Those that affect mental functioning in the central nervous system.
Can alcohol help you sleep through the night?
NO.
What is the difference between substance abuse and substance dependence?
Abuse - excessive use
Dependence - physiological need for more
Does it make you more drunk by mixing different types of alcohol?
No, your sobriety depends on whatever amount of alcohol is in your bloodstream.
What is the difference between tolerance and withdrawal?
Tolerance - biochemical change in body
Withdrawal - physical symptoms of absence
Can alcohol can be used as a food supplement?
Alcohol has no nutritional value.