PSY 374 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Drug Withdrawal, Drug Delivery, Substance Abuse
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Addiction: addiction is complex, and a precise definition is difficult. Physical dependence: abstinence leads to highly unpleasant withdrawal symptoms that motivate the person to return to drug use. Addictive behavior: the addict is driven by drug craving a strong urge to take the drug. Individuals remain addicted for long periods of time, and drug-free periods (remissions) are often followed by relapses in which drug use recurs (despite negative consequences) The latest american psychiatric association"s diagnostic and statistical manual of mental. Disorders (dsm) dsm-5 defines addiction as substance use disorder: The individual has manifested a maladaptive pattern of substance use for at least 12 months that has led to significant impairment or distress, by clinical standards. The mere use of a drug does not constitute a substance use disorder; drug use must be maladaptive (causing harm to the user) to qualify as a disorder. Factors contributing to the addictive potential of a drug:
