| A | B |
|---|
| addiction | physiologic & psychologic dependence on a drug of abuse that causes withdrawal symptoms when substance is discontinued |
| blackout | form of amnesia for events that occurred during a drinking period |
| codependent | tendency to feel a responsibility for drug user's problem while internalizing a form of guilt for the bahavior of that person |
| craving | strong inner drive to use a substance |
| delirium tremens | alcohol-induced delirium lasting from 72-80 hrs that produces a state of profound confusion & delusions along with other withdrawal symptoms |
| dependence | maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to physiologic, cognitive & behavioral indications the person continues to use the drug despite the adverse effects experienced |
| detoxification | 1st phase of dependency treatment lasting from 3-5 days that consists of immediate withdrawal from the physical & psychological effects of the drug |
| enabling | pattern of either consciously or unconsciously helping the maladaptive behavior or a drug user to continue |
| inhalants | volatile substances such as gasoline & paint if used for the purpose of intoxication |
| relapse | reocurrence of a disorder or symptoms after apparent recovery |
| substance | refers to any drug, medication or toxins that share the potential for abuse |
| substance abuse | maladaptive recurring use of a substance accompanied by repeated detrimental effects as a result of continued use |
| substance dependence | maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress with continuance in using the substance regardless of the adverse substance-related problems |
| substance intoxication | reversible pattern of behavior caused by recent ingestion of a substance |
| tolerance | brain adapts to repeated doses of a drug with a declining effect as it is taken repeatedly over time |
| Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome | mental disorder characterized by amnesia, cloudin of consciousness, confabulation, memory loss & peripheral neuropathy. Associated with thiamine & niacin deficiency in chronic alcoholism |
| withdrawal | maladaptive change in behavior accompanied by physilogical & psychological alterations that occur as the blood or tissue concentrations of a substance decline in a person who has engaged in heavy prolonged use of a substance |
