PSYB32H3 Study Guide - Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Binge Drinking, Alcohol Tolerance
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Multiple choice: which is the most serious problem, substance abuse, substance dependence, substance use, all of the above are equally serious. Page: 397: catherine has been unable to obtain crack for several weeks because she has had no money, and so has not taken any for the past month. She went through withdrawal symptoms when she was unable to take her usual dose. She craves the drug all the time and is constantly searching for ways to get some. Her efforts to obtain crack have seriously interfered with her ability to work and take care of her children. This has been going on for couple years. Dsm-iv diagnoses would best fit catherine"s symptoms: substance abuse, substance dependence, addiction, catherine does not qualify for a dsm-iv diagnosis since she has not used the drug for the past month. Page: 397: wanda drinks frequently, and now requires much more alcohol than she did six months ago to achieve the same effect.
