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a pathological use of a substance that Substance use disorder
leads to a disorder

When people are in the process of using a Intoxication
substance to excess, they are experiencing
_______

Occurs when a person no longer responds Tolerance
to the drug in the way that the person
initially responded

set of physiological symptoms that occur withdrawal
when a person stops using a substance

1. impaired control of said substance
What symptoms lead to an official 2. Social impairment because of the substance
substance use disorder? 3. Risky use
4. Physical effects resulting from the substance

High potential for abuse Schedule I
No medical use
Heroine
LSD

High potential for abuse Schedule 2
Only be available by prescription
Demerol for cancer pain
Ritalin

Low to moderate for potential abuse Schedule 3
Testosterone
Only available by prescription
Tylenol with codeine




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Xanax Schedule 4
Only by prescription
Low potential abuse
Ativan

Limited use amount Schedule 5
Robitussin

Diabetes
Medical comorbidity Hep C
Psoriasis

40-60% of substance abuse disorders can Inherited
be _________

People with too little neurotransmitters or Substance abuse
neurotransmitter antagonism can be
vulnerable to _________

Characterized by five or more: restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, flushed face,
diuresis, gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitching, rambling speech, agitation,
periods of inexhaustibility, and tachycardia. Differentiated from anxiety disorder by
Caffeine intoxication
diuresis (excessive urination). There is no use disorder in caffeine-related disorders


More than 250mg a day

Mania, depression, disorientation, delusions, hallucinations, psychosis, seizures,
death (rare)
Cardiac arrhythmia
Respiratory failure
Caffeine overdose
Fever



Treatment: Support, GI flush

Involves three or more: headache, fatigue/drowsiness, dysphoric mood or irritability,
difficulty concentrating, and flulike symptoms.
Caffeine withdrawal Nausea and vomiting
12-24 hours after last dose
Usually resolves in a week

Characterized by behavioral or psychological changes and 2 or more: conjunctival
injection (redness of the eye), increased appetite, dry mouth, and tachycardia

Cannabis Intoxication
Depersonalization and derealization


Sometimes hallucinations

Characterized by three or more: irritability or aggression, nervousness or anxiety,
sleep difficulty, decreased appetite or weight loss, restlessness, depressed mood or
physical symptoms, disturbed dreams.


Cannabis Withdrawal Headache, abdominal pain, sweating, discomfort


Within 1 week of cessation


Adolescence may be hospitalized (rehab) for cessation (rare)




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