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Definition
Narcotics
Psycotropics
Substanse Abuse
ETIOLOGY
Psychosocial and psychodynamic theory Behaviour theory
Psychodynamic: a childhood non-stable, more likely to self-medicate with substances and more likely to benefit from psychotherapy. Psychosocial: relationships with family & society
Substance abuse has focused on substance-seeking behavior rather than on the symptoms of physical dependence
Genetics theory
Strong evidence from research on twins, adopted children, and siblings have created a clear indication that the abuse of alcohol has a genetic component
Neurochemical theory
For most substances of abuse, with the exception of alcohol, researchers have found certain neurotransmitters or neurotransmitter receptors in which the substance causing the effect
Environment
Use more often and use one or several kinds of drugs alone or together in one group They usually have a very close relationship with the group
Situational Users usage in certain situations, usually in a state of stress Risk for addiction is more likely to occur at this stage Intensified Users already in use for long periods The main motive is usually to reduce unpleasant feelings, especially anxiety, disappointment, sadness and melancholy
Other additives
Narcotics
Psycotropics
NARCOTICS
I Scientific purposes Heroin/ putaw, cocaine, marijuana II Therapy or scientific purposes Morphine, pethidine III Therapy or scientific purposes (low dependance) Codein
PSYCOTROPICS
I Scientific purposes High LSD II Therapy or scientific purposes High Amphetami n, metilfenidat III Therapy or scientific purposes (low dependance) Phenobarbital, flunitrazepam IV Therapy Low Diazepam, Nitrazepa,
OTHER ADDITIVES
Alcohol Consist of etil alcohol A : 1-5% (Beer) B: 5-20% (wine) C: 20-45% (vodca, etc) Inhalant & Solvent Household purposes Thinner, glue Tobacco
Types of Drugs
Depresant (Downer)
Reduce activity Calm, quiet, asleep
Stimulant
Stimulate nervous system increase the excitement or pleasure
MDMA (Methylene dioxy methamphetamin)
Amphetamin Methamfetamin ice Cocain Shabu-shabu, crystal Cafein increase the excitement or pleasure
Hallucinogen
Hallucinogenic effect Kanabis (mary jane, hasish, pot, tea, hasish, gelek, ganja) Mushroom Mescalin LSD
In society
OPIOIDA COCAIN KANABIS AMPHETAMINES LSD HIPNOTIC SEDATIF INHALAN ALCOHOL
SIGN
Physical changes Attitude and behavious changes
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA
According to DSM-IV - substance dependence - substance abuse - substance intoxication - substance withdrawal
Indirect prevention
Society strategy
Relaps prevention
Abstinensia
PROGNOSIS
the duration of the activity of substance abuse possible complications that could arise from substance abuse prospects for recovery the duration required for recovery levels of mortality and recovery
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