NSG 3320 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Substance Dependence, Hallucinogen, Dsm-5
22 Feb 2020
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Substance use in canada: 78. 4% of canadians reported drinking alcohol in the past year. 10. 2% of canadians reported cannabis use in the past year. 2% of canadians reported using an illicit substance other than cannabis (cocaine, crack, speed, ecstasy, hallucinogens [salvia], heroin). 16. 6% of those who used any substance reported some harm related to their use. Approximately 21. 6% of canadians aged 15+ will meet the criteria for a substance use disorder in their lifetime. Substance use disorder: dsm-5 combined substance dependence and substance abuse into one diagnosis- substance use disorder. Diagnosis will be specified according to the substance (alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder. Occur when the ongoing use of alcohol/drugs causes clinically and functionally significant impairment in the following 4 categories: 4 cs of substance use disorder: compulsive use, cravings, continued use despite serious consequences, can"t stop. Inability to abstain: craving or increased hunger for drugs or rewarding.
