Mental Health Test 3

Detox symptoms

6 out of 10 people have a mental health disorder who have alcoholism

Maladaptive pattern Recurrent usage Little psychological dependence No signs of withdrawal

A pattern of out of control or compulsive use of psychoactive substances in which use continues despite negative consequences

Pharmacologic property of some abused substances in which increased amounts over time are required to achieve similar results in earlier use

Axis 1

Substance specific signs and symptoms precipitated by abrupt cessation or reduction of a substance that produces tolerance and dependence after prolonged use

Recognizes substance dependence as a complex biological and psychosocial disorder that is chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal.
-Moves away from alcoholism as Geneta problem of flawed character -Addict is seen as someone in need of help -Addiction involves biological, psychological and social factors

-tendency to become addicted is inheritied-increased vulnerability to addiction to drugs when family history is present-does not guarantee development of addiction but increases risk

-alcohol and drug use may be a result of imbalances in neurotransmitters-person self-medicating-incentive salience-gene therapy

Cues sensitivity when exposed to substance. reason for first year relapses

-disease with feelings-lack of success-maladaptive coping-risk taking propensity-low self esteem-lack of meaningful relationships

-it is a learned behavior-socio-economic stress-helps cope with anxiety

-reversible substance specific syndrome-recent ingestion-causes behavioral and psychological changes-effects CNS

Refers to intensification or prolongation of drugs taken together (ex: alcohol and valium= both downers)