Exam 14: Substance Use and Addictive Disorders
One of the more critical dangers of inhalants is that the pleasurable effects are short-lived.
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A 15-year-old freshman has been referred to the school psychologist by her father.The concerns include poor grades,withdrawal from her family,increased moodiness,and conflicts with peers.Briefly describe how the school psychologist might assess the possibility of substance use and how it may have impacted this adolescent.
-Any reasonable response that reflects a comprehensive evaluation of the adolescent's strengths and deficits that would lead to an accurate treatment plan
-Full assessment of psychological functioning related to maladjustment in cognition,emotion,and/or behavior.
-Interview with parents,student,and others
-Review of educational records
-Medical evaluation
-Assess comorbid psychopathologies - depression,anxiety,conduct disorders,etc.
Compare and contrast physical dependence and psychological dependence.
-Physical dependence - withdrawal symptoms occur when individual decreases or stops use of substance
-Psychological dependence - craving or compulsion to use a particular substance despite detrimental consequences;individual may or may not be physically dependent
-Individual may be both physically and psychologically dependent on substances
-Individual may be physically or psychologically dependent on substances (not both)
Describe the two most common periods of vulnerability for the development of substance abuse and the potential outcome of substance abuse during those periods.
When Tanika first injected herself with heroin,she experienced a rush of euphoria.This was likely related to an increase in which neurotransmitter?
Describe the role of social and cultural factors in the development,maintenance,and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders.
Gambling is an example of a/n ________ behavior while riding on the hood of a friend's car as the result of a dare may be considered a/n _________behavior.
Dr.Swanson tells her psychology students that the likelihood to use drugs is based on two factors: the opportunity to use drugs and actually using drugs when given the opportunity.She is most likely lecturing on the ________ model.
Describe two psychological disorders commonly co-diagnosed with alcohol abuse in adolescents.
The two periods of highest vulnerability to begin using substances are ________ and ________.
Angela has a long-standing history of alcohol abuse.She is likely to also have an anxiety disorder.
Molly smoked marijuana once because her friends encouraged her to give it a try but hasn't tried it again.This is an example of experimental substance use.
A thorough medical examination should be conducted before,after,and during withdrawal from a substance because of:
The progression from experimentation to addiction to a particular substance is influenced by all of the following factors EXCEPT:
Define and give an example of social substance use.Who might be most at risk for social substance use?
Statistics support the fact that the majority of adolescents have had their first drink by age 14.
Internet use disorder has been added to the DSM-5 category of substance use and addictive disorders.
Compare and contrast risk-taking and impulsive behaviors.Give examples of each.
The age a child is when they have their first drink is correlated with the significance of impairment in adulthood.
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