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, etiology of substance related disorders - ANSWERSthe study of the cause of substance
related disorders, involving genetic factors, use of drugs as a means to self-medicate or
cover up other issues.
sociocultural view of etiology - ANSWERSstressful socio-economic conditions or
cultural differences that affect attitudes towards taking drugs
behavioral view of etiology - ANSWERSsuggests the influence of both positive and
negative reinforcement as causal factors for continued drug use.
pleasure pathway in the brain - ANSWERSmesolimbic dopamine system
GABA transmitters - ANSWERSlocated in the mesolimbic system stimulated by certain
drugs
biological view of etiology - ANSWERSstates that there is a difference between children
of alcohol-dependent parents and those of non-dependent parents with respect to
genetic predisopsition to drugs and alcohol
Alcohol flush syndrome - ANSWERScauses an individual to feel sick after consuming
alcohol because of a lack of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase.
aldehyde dehydrogenase - ANSWERSbreaks down acetaldehyde, a by-product of
alcohol .
Categories of substance use - ANSWERSnon-use, moderate and non-problematic use,
heavy and non-problematic use, heavy use with moderate life problems, heavy use with
serious life problems, dependency with life and health problems
The treatment and recovery continuum of care - ANSWERSidentification, assessment,
stabilization, rehabilitation, relapse prevention and substance substitution (if necessary)
identification - ANSWERScan be through self, court order, a condition of probation or
parole, or intervention. screening process helps determine the likelihood of a problem
with drugs or alcohol
assessment - ANSWERSthe collection of data from the individual and corroborative
sources to determine the extent of the individual's problem and their strengths,
weaknesses, and needs.
stabilization - ANSWERSincludes the need for detoxification at an appropriate medical
facility if needed.
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, etiology of substance related disorders - ANSWERSthe study of the cause of substance
related disorders, involving genetic factors, use of drugs as a means to self-medicate or
cover up other issues.
sociocultural view of etiology - ANSWERSstressful socio-economic conditions or
cultural differences that affect attitudes towards taking drugs
behavioral view of etiology - ANSWERSsuggests the influence of both positive and
negative reinforcement as causal factors for continued drug use.
pleasure pathway in the brain - ANSWERSmesolimbic dopamine system
GABA transmitters - ANSWERSlocated in the mesolimbic system stimulated by certain
drugs
biological view of etiology - ANSWERSstates that there is a difference between children
of alcohol-dependent parents and those of non-dependent parents with respect to
genetic predisopsition to drugs and alcohol
Alcohol flush syndrome - ANSWERScauses an individual to feel sick after consuming
alcohol because of a lack of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase.
aldehyde dehydrogenase - ANSWERSbreaks down acetaldehyde, a by-product of
alcohol .
Categories of substance use - ANSWERSnon-use, moderate and non-problematic use,
heavy and non-problematic use, heavy use with moderate life problems, heavy use with
serious life problems, dependency with life and health problems
The treatment and recovery continuum of care - ANSWERSidentification, assessment,
stabilization, rehabilitation, relapse prevention and substance substitution (if necessary)
identification - ANSWERScan be through self, court order, a condition of probation or
parole, or intervention. screening process helps determine the likelihood of a problem
with drugs or alcohol
assessment - ANSWERSthe collection of data from the individual and corroborative
sources to determine the extent of the individual's problem and their strengths,
weaknesses, and needs.
stabilization - ANSWERSincludes the need for detoxification at an appropriate medical
facility if needed.
