Substance Abuse Terminology (April 2014)
... Methadone: A long-acting synthetic opioid medication that is used in treating opioid addiction and pain. Opioid: A compound or drug that binds to receptors in the brain involved in the control of pain and other functions (e.g., morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone). Physical Dependence: An adapt ...
... Methadone: A long-acting synthetic opioid medication that is used in treating opioid addiction and pain. Opioid: A compound or drug that binds to receptors in the brain involved in the control of pain and other functions (e.g., morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone). Physical Dependence: An adapt ...
315 LECTURE #1
... Common Elements Excessive use & Duration of use: Exceeds acceptable social norms Progression: Worsens with time Loss of Control: Unable to control amount. preoccupation with getting/using drug Impairment In: Social, Economic, legal, or physical health ~ ...
... Common Elements Excessive use & Duration of use: Exceeds acceptable social norms Progression: Worsens with time Loss of Control: Unable to control amount. preoccupation with getting/using drug Impairment In: Social, Economic, legal, or physical health ~ ...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
... drug or even activity such as sex that gives short term pleasure can cause the addict to return to this activity or substance again and again so that the depression is forgotten for a while. This need for short term pleasure leads to repeated pleasure seeking behavior and thus creates addiction. ...
... drug or even activity such as sex that gives short term pleasure can cause the addict to return to this activity or substance again and again so that the depression is forgotten for a while. This need for short term pleasure leads to repeated pleasure seeking behavior and thus creates addiction. ...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS Different substances affect the
... because of substance use Substances which are abused: Alcohol makes people less alert and impairs concentration and coordination. Long term problems with alcohol use can occur in many areas- physical, psychological and social. People who use alcohol are more likely to be introduced to other drugs. M ...
... because of substance use Substances which are abused: Alcohol makes people less alert and impairs concentration and coordination. Long term problems with alcohol use can occur in many areas- physical, psychological and social. People who use alcohol are more likely to be introduced to other drugs. M ...
Substance Abuse Outline
... disorder; 65% of women have an additional psychiatric disorder. Most common comorbid disorders: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, other psychoses, ADHD. ...
... disorder; 65% of women have an additional psychiatric disorder. Most common comorbid disorders: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, other psychoses, ADHD. ...
What is Addiction?
... Located in the _______________ Allows us to weigh __________________ Referred to as “The Seat of Sober Thought” Pre-Frontal Cortex still developing in teenagers “What are the implications of this information?” ...
... Located in the _______________ Allows us to weigh __________________ Referred to as “The Seat of Sober Thought” Pre-Frontal Cortex still developing in teenagers “What are the implications of this information?” ...
Neurobiology of Addiction
... If drug is not available to the neuron, unpleasant emotional and physical effects occur, because the normal activating and inhibitory neurotransmitter levels have been altered See example, next slide ...
... If drug is not available to the neuron, unpleasant emotional and physical effects occur, because the normal activating and inhibitory neurotransmitter levels have been altered See example, next slide ...
Addiction
... • Substance Abuse – Pattern of drug use that diminishes one’s ability to fulfill responsibilities – May result in repeated use in dangerous situations – May lead to legal difficulties related to drug use ...
... • Substance Abuse – Pattern of drug use that diminishes one’s ability to fulfill responsibilities – May result in repeated use in dangerous situations – May lead to legal difficulties related to drug use ...