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Diagnostic Classes of Substance Abuse
• Intoxication: use of a substance that results in maladaptive behavior
• Withdrawal syndrome: refers to the negative psychological and physical reactions that
occur when use of a substance ceases or dramatically decreases
• Detoxification: the process of safely withdrawing from a substance
• Substance abuse: drug is used outside the medical or social norm despite
negative consequences
• Substance dependence: problem associated with addiction
Alcoholism
• First episode of intoxication → continuing problems with alcohol → first blackout →
continued drinking → development of tolerance → tolerance break → continued drinking →
functioning becoming affected → periods of abstinence/temporary controlled drinking →
escalation of alcohol intake → more problems → subsequent crisis → continuation of cycle
• Related disorders: gambling, caffeine and tobacco additions
• CNS depressant: relaxation/loss of inhibitions
1. Slurred speech, unsteady gait, lack of coordination, and impaired
attention, concentration, memory, and judgment
2. Aggressive behavior or display inappropriate sexual behavior; the person who
is intoxicated may experience a blackout
• Treatment of an alcohol overdose: gastric lavage or dialysis to remove the drug and support of
respiratory and cardiovascular functioning in an intensive care unit
• Symptoms of withdrawal
1. Onset within 4 to 12 hours after cessation or marked reduction of alcohol
intake; peaking on second day; complete in about 5 days
2. Severe or untreated withdrawal may progress to transient hallucinations, seizures,
or delirium (DTs)
3. Benzodiazepines for safe withdrawal
Substance Abuse Treatment
• Concept: medical illnesses, chronic, progressive, characterized by remissions and relapses
• Treatment models: Hazelden Clinic model and 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous
• Individual, group counseling
• Treatment settings
• Pharmacologic treatment: safe withdrawal; prevent relapse
• Medications help manage withdrawal or cravings, but is not a specific treatment for
substance abuse
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Diagnostic Classes of Substance Abuse
• Intoxication: use of a substance that results in maladaptive behavior
• Withdrawal syndrome: refers to the negative psychological and physical reactions that
occur when use of a substance ceases or dramatically decreases
• Detoxification: the process of safely withdrawing from a substance
• Substance abuse: drug is used outside the medical or social norm despite
negative consequences
• Substance dependence: problem associated with addiction
Alcoholism
• First episode of intoxication → continuing problems with alcohol → first blackout →
continued drinking → development of tolerance → tolerance break → continued drinking →
functioning becoming affected → periods of abstinence/temporary controlled drinking →
escalation of alcohol intake → more problems → subsequent crisis → continuation of cycle
• Related disorders: gambling, caffeine and tobacco additions
• CNS depressant: relaxation/loss of inhibitions
1. Slurred speech, unsteady gait, lack of coordination, and impaired
attention, concentration, memory, and judgment
2. Aggressive behavior or display inappropriate sexual behavior; the person who
is intoxicated may experience a blackout
• Treatment of an alcohol overdose: gastric lavage or dialysis to remove the drug and support of
respiratory and cardiovascular functioning in an intensive care unit
• Symptoms of withdrawal
1. Onset within 4 to 12 hours after cessation or marked reduction of alcohol
intake; peaking on second day; complete in about 5 days
2. Severe or untreated withdrawal may progress to transient hallucinations, seizures,
or delirium (DTs)
3. Benzodiazepines for safe withdrawal
Substance Abuse Treatment
• Concept: medical illnesses, chronic, progressive, characterized by remissions and relapses
• Treatment models: Hazelden Clinic model and 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous
• Individual, group counseling
• Treatment settings
• Pharmacologic treatment: safe withdrawal; prevent relapse
• Medications help manage withdrawal or cravings, but is not a specific treatment for
substance abuse
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