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Substance Disorders
Substance use disorders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tolerance | marked increase in amounts and diminished effect with same amount |
| withdrawal | behavioral physiological and cognitive changes related to ceasing a substance and sig impairment in functioning |
| substance use disorders | substance dependence and substance abuse |
| dependence | persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use |
| abuse | failure to meet a role obligation, legal issues related to substance use |
| general intervention | detox, psychoeducation, 12 step program, grp/individual therapy |
| co-dependency | everyone assists the abuser/user to keep using |
| dual diagnosis | psychiatric and substance abuse disorders |
| stages of substance abuse | intoxication (not intervention focus on safety self & others), withdrawal (medical intervention/emotional support), sobriety(main intervention) |
| cycle of addiction | chemical need-denial of both need and habit, learned habit |
| cycle of sobriety | daily acknowledgment,daily prioritization as a separate issue, daily acceptance |