PSYC 260 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Novelty Seeking, Anxiolytic, Behavioral Addiction
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Mind-altering substances (prescription medications, illicit drugs, toxic chemicals) that affect the central nervous system. Their use can lead to a host of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological problems. Over 300 substance-use related disorders included in dsm-5. In a given year, 7. 8% of us teens and adults meet criteria for substance use disorder. Native americans highest rate; asian americans lowest rate. Estimated that only 18% of those with sud receive treatment. High rates of comorbidity w/ other mental health diagnoses. Temperamental factors like impulsivity, sensation seeking, and novelty seeking may mediate relationship between abuse and personality disorders. Important to inquire about addiction during clinical intake. Often not volunteered spontaneously & denied initially. Substance use complicates diagnosis and can reduce effectiveness of treatment. Diagnosis applies to all classes of drugs except caffeine. Compulsive caffeine use is so common it"s not considered an addiction. Interferes in some way with client"s life. Rather than enjoying the drug, it"s now needed .
