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PSY 657- Drugs & Alcohol. Exam Questions
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DSM-IV & DSM III - Answer✔disorders for drugs and alcohol had 2 categories; substance
dependence v substance abuse
substance dependance - Answer✔more severe; corresponds roughly with addiction
substance abuse - Answer✔overindulgence, but not dependence
Substance use disorder - Answer✔DSM-5 category encompassing what used to be substance
dependence + substance abuse
severity of a substance use disorder is dependent on - Answer✔number of criteria me; mild,
moderate, severe
is addiction a real DSM diagnosis? - Answer✔no
substance intoxication - Answer✔the acute effects of substance use; rules out other causes for
behaviors that lead to "intoxication" diagnosis
substance withdrawal - Answer✔symptoms/criteria are the result of sudden stopping of use of
a substance
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3 Main Categories of Substance Use Disorders - Answer✔abuse, intoxication, withdrawal
"substance" in substance use disorders - Answer✔"Substance" replaced with name of drug(s)
polysubstance use disorder - Answer✔Having overused several drugs; abuse of two or more
substances
DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use disorder - Answer✔An 2 occurring in a 12-month period
1. substance must be taken in larger amounts and over a longer period than originally intended
2. persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use
3. person spends a great deal of time to obtain, use or recover from the effects from a
substance
4. intense cravings for a substance, obsessive and intrusive need for a substance
5. recurrent use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at school work or home
6. continues to use substance despite that fact it is causing or exacerbating recurrent
interpersonal problems
7. gives up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of the substance
use
8. continues to use substance in situations in which it is physically hazardous
9. continues to use substance despite having a physical and/or psychological problem caused by
the substance
10. presence of a tolerance
11. experiencing withdrawal or using the drug in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Relative terms for DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder - Answer✔1. behavior
2. desire
3. time
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PSY 657- Drugs & Alcohol. Exam Questions
And Answers |Latest 2025 | Guaranteed Pass.
DSM-IV & DSM III - Answer✔disorders for drugs and alcohol had 2 categories; substance
dependence v substance abuse
substance dependance - Answer✔more severe; corresponds roughly with addiction
substance abuse - Answer✔overindulgence, but not dependence
Substance use disorder - Answer✔DSM-5 category encompassing what used to be substance
dependence + substance abuse
severity of a substance use disorder is dependent on - Answer✔number of criteria me; mild,
moderate, severe
is addiction a real DSM diagnosis? - Answer✔no
substance intoxication - Answer✔the acute effects of substance use; rules out other causes for
behaviors that lead to "intoxication" diagnosis
substance withdrawal - Answer✔symptoms/criteria are the result of sudden stopping of use of
a substance
1|P a g e
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3 Main Categories of Substance Use Disorders - Answer✔abuse, intoxication, withdrawal
"substance" in substance use disorders - Answer✔"Substance" replaced with name of drug(s)
polysubstance use disorder - Answer✔Having overused several drugs; abuse of two or more
substances
DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use disorder - Answer✔An 2 occurring in a 12-month period
1. substance must be taken in larger amounts and over a longer period than originally intended
2. persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use
3. person spends a great deal of time to obtain, use or recover from the effects from a
substance
4. intense cravings for a substance, obsessive and intrusive need for a substance
5. recurrent use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at school work or home
6. continues to use substance despite that fact it is causing or exacerbating recurrent
interpersonal problems
7. gives up important social, occupational, or recreational activities because of the substance
use
8. continues to use substance in situations in which it is physically hazardous
9. continues to use substance despite having a physical and/or psychological problem caused by
the substance
10. presence of a tolerance
11. experiencing withdrawal or using the drug in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms
Relative terms for DSM-5 criteria for substance use disorder - Answer✔1. behavior
2. desire
3. time
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