Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Science Flashcards
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Which of the following best defines physical dependence on a substance?
Answer: The body's adaptation to a substance requiring it to function normally
Physical dependence occurs when the body adapts to a substance so that removal causes withdrawal symptoms.
The biopsychosocial model of addiction emphasizes that substance use disorders result from:
Answer: An interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
The biopsychosocial model recognizes addiction as a complex condition influenced by biology, psychology, and social environment.
Tolerance in substance use disorders means the individual requires:
Answer: More of the substance to achieve the same effect
Tolerance develops when the body adapts to a drug so that increasingly larger doses are needed to produce the original effect.
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the brain's reward pathway in addiction?
Answer: Dopamine
Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in the brain's reward and pleasure circuits implicated in addiction.
According to the DSM-5, how many criteria must be met for a diagnosis of Severe Substance Use Disorder?
Answer: 6 or more
The DSM-5 designates Severe SUD when 6 or more of the 11 diagnostic criteria are met within a 12-month period.
Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of opioid withdrawal?
Answer: Muscle aches, sweating, and anxiety
Opioid withdrawal commonly presents with muscle aches, sweating, anxiety, nausea, and insomnia.