NU 578 UNIT 3 EXAM
Substance Abuse Disorder
Abuse of psychoactive substances, impairment and significant costs
Symptoms of Substance Abuse Disorder
-Taking more of a substance than intended
-Desire to cut down usage
--Excessive time spent using, acquiring and recovering
-Craving for the substance
-Role disruption (e.g. can't perform at work)
-Interpersonal problems
-Reduction of important activities
-Use in physically hazardous situations (e.g. driving)
-Keep using despite causing physical or psychological problems
Biopsychosocial Perspective
Substance abuse emerges from a combination of biological, social, psychological,
and behavioral factors
, Family & Genetic Influences
Substance abuse has a genetic component
Neurobiological Influences
Drugs can affect the pleasure or reward centers in the brain, inhibit
neurotransmitters
Psychological Influences
Role of learning factors in development of a substance use disorder
Positive Reinforcement
Initial use of substance
Negative Reinforcement
Continued use
Social and Cultural Influences
Drinking or drug-taking behaviors that are considered disorder are those that deviate
from socially accepted standards
Substance Abuse Disorder
Abuse of psychoactive substances, impairment and significant costs
Symptoms of Substance Abuse Disorder
-Taking more of a substance than intended
-Desire to cut down usage
--Excessive time spent using, acquiring and recovering
-Craving for the substance
-Role disruption (e.g. can't perform at work)
-Interpersonal problems
-Reduction of important activities
-Use in physically hazardous situations (e.g. driving)
-Keep using despite causing physical or psychological problems
Biopsychosocial Perspective
Substance abuse emerges from a combination of biological, social, psychological,
and behavioral factors
, Family & Genetic Influences
Substance abuse has a genetic component
Neurobiological Influences
Drugs can affect the pleasure or reward centers in the brain, inhibit
neurotransmitters
Psychological Influences
Role of learning factors in development of a substance use disorder
Positive Reinforcement
Initial use of substance
Negative Reinforcement
Continued use
Social and Cultural Influences
Drinking or drug-taking behaviors that are considered disorder are those that deviate
from socially accepted standards
