Quiz 6 - NURS 222 Mental Health Questions and Correct Answers

Substance use disorder pathological use of a substance that leads to a disorder of use, intoxication, and, often, withdrawal if the substance is taken away. -alcohol -caffeine -cannabis -hallucinogen -inhalant -opioid -sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic -stimulant -tobacco -other substances Process addictions (behavioral addictions) a process or behavioral addiction is defined as a compulsion to continually engage in behaviors despite the negative impact on one's healthy or daily life -gambling -sexual activity -shopping -social media -internet gaming Addiction -chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, and memory -dysregulation in reward pathway of the brain -unable to control behaviors and cravings, unable to control emotions, and unable to identify problematic behaviors/relationships Intoxication the state in which a person's mental and physical abilities are impaired by alcohol or another substance Tolerance progressive decrease in response to a drug Withdrawal discomfort/distress following discontinuation of an addictive drug or behavior Synergistic effect combined effect of two or more drugs is greater than the effect of each drug alone Antagonistic effect one drug interferes with the action of another Alcohol -physical effects -psychological effects Alcohol sensitizes the brain's GABA and glutamate receptors, producing sedating effects