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| What is the definition of addiction? |
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Definition
| A chronic, relapsing brain disease thatis characterized by compulsive drug seeking nad use, depsite harmful consequences |
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Term
| What is the definition of intoxication? |
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Definition
| Reversible substance-specific syndrome due to the recent ingestion of (or exposure to) a substance |
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Term
| What is the definition of tolerance? |
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Definition
| A condition of cellular adaptation to a pharmacologically active substance so that larger amounts are required to produce the same physiologic/psychologic effect. |
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Term
| What is the definition of withdrawal? |
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Definition
| The development of a substance-specific syndrome due to the cessation of (or reduction in) substance use thathas been heavy or prolonged |
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Term
| What are the three substances to which withdrawal is medically dangerous? |
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Definition
Booze
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates |
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Term
| Are people generally addicted to one substance or many? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the definition of substance abuse? |
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Definition
| Continued use despite adverse consequences OR when physically hazardous in the absence of impaired control, organizing life around drugs, and tolerance/withdrawal |
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| What are the DSM criteria for substance dependence? |
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Definition
3 of them to be dependent w/in 12 months:
1. Tolerance
2. Withdawal
3. More than intended
4. Desire to cut down
5. Much time spent on substance-related activity
6. Social, work, or leisure activites replaced by substance use
7. Continued substance use despite knowing physical/psyhological problems are caused/worsened by use |
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