Alcohol Use Disorders and Family Stages Quiz

The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream that is considered legally intoxicated.

A condition that occurs when a pregnant woman consumes alcohol, leading to physical and mental impairments in the developing fetus.

The effects of alcohol on the brain can range from stimulation to depression depending on the amount consumed. It can impair judgment, coordination, and memory.

Alcohol consumption contributes to over half of substance-use hospitalizations, significantly higher than opioid poisonings.

While governments earn billions from alcohol taxes, they spend even more on the associated societal costs, including healthcare, crime, and lost productivity.

In this stage, the individual focuses on establishing their own identity, forming close friendships, and achieving financial independence. This is marked by a separation from their family of origin.

This stage involves the couple committing to their relationship, working together to build a shared identity, and navigating their new roles with family members.

This stage focuses on adapting to the presence of children, balancing parental responsibilities with maintaining a strong couple relationship, and welcoming extended family members into the family dynamic.

This stage involves renegotiating family boundaries, adjusting parent-child relationships, addressing mid-life transitions, and starting to consider the needs of the older generation.

This stage is characterized by the launching of grown children, renegotiating the marital relationship, developing adult-to-adult relationships, and adapting to the inclusion of in-laws and grandchildren.

A state characterized by a lack of motivation, low energy, little planning, and a tendency to be mellow and lethargic. Individuals with amotivation syndrome often lack goals and have difficulty delaying gratification.

The ingestion of psychoactive drugs or substances in moderate amounts, which do not interfere with daily functioning.

A reversible substance-specific syndrome caused by the intake of a substance that interferes with functioning. Examples include impaired judgment, slowed reflexes, and aggression.

The need for significantly increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect. This occurs as the body develops a tolerance to the substance.

A characteristic syndrome that occurs when the use of a substance is stopped or reduced. Symptoms can include physical and psychological discomfort.

A problematic pattern of alcohol use that leads to clinically significant impairment or distress. It is characterized by at least two symptoms from a list of 11, occurring within a 12-month period.

A category within the DSM-IV TR that encompassed a range of substance use behaviors that were harmful, but not necessarily dependent.

A category within the DSM-IV TR that described individuals with a severe form of substance use characterized by dependence and significant impairment.

The tendency for a person to have a lower tolerance for a substance based on factors like age, weight, gender, and the presence of food or medications.

Characterized by experiencing physical and psychological effects when reducing or stopping substance use. These symptoms can range from mild to severe.

A situation where a parent's substance use leads to emotional distress in their child, making the parent more likely to turn to substances as a coping mechanism, creating a cycle of increasing stress and substance use for both the parent and child.

The ability of a parent to be emotionally present and responsive to their child's needs, regardless of their own challenges.

A period of time where a person who has been recovering from substance use starts using substances again.

The negative impact of a parent's substance use on their child's emotional well-being, often leading to behavioral problems and emotional distress.

The interconnectedness between parental behavior and child development, where a parent's behavior, especially struggles with substance use, directly impacts their child's emotional state and well-being.

A type of support that addresses both practical needs (like food, shelter) and emotional needs, promoting a holistic approach to recovery.

Sarah's motivation to seek treatment for her substance use initially stemmed from wanting a better life for her children, but ultimately led to her own personal healing and growth.

The positive impact of a secure and emotionally responsive parent on the child's development, leading to a healthier parent-child bond.

Substance use rarely occurs in isolation and is often accompanied by other problems, including mental health issues, family violence, trauma, unstable housing, intergenerational disadvantage, and poverty.

The cumulative harms of substance use, combined with accompanying issues, make recovery more challenging for parents, adding stress that impacts their children.

Children exposed to cycles of trauma, disadvantage, and substance use may develop substance use problems in the future as a coping mechanism for feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and childhood adversity.

People with substance use issues may also face chronic health conditions, intellectual or learning disabilities, and low education levels.

Stigma, especially for mothers, significantly impedes seeking support due to societal expectations around motherhood. Fear of judgment or intervention deters them from seeking treatment.

Pregnant women who use substances face even greater judgment, making it harder to address their needs and bond with their child.

Parental substance use and related stressors interfere with bonding and attachment between parents and children.

Trauma, including childhood sexual abuse or intimate partner violence, often affects parenting due to challenges in regulating emotions, making it difficult to manage children's emotional needs.

Children of parents suffering from addiction often struggle to distinguish between normal and abnormal due to the inconsistent and unpredictable nature of their upbringing, leading to difficulty in navigating a world that seems chaotic and unclear.

Adult children of addicts (ACOAs) often demonstrate difficulty finishing projects, even when motivated, due to underlying issues like low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in their ability to succeed.

Individuals raised in environments marked by addiction may exhibit a tendency to lie, not necessarily for malicious gain, but rather as a coping mechanism or a way to fit in, often due to the chaotic nature of their upbringing.

Children of parents with addiction problems often engage in excessive self-criticism, lacking compassion for their own mistakes or shortcomings, which can be a reflection of their upbringing and the pressure they faced.

ACOAs often struggle to fully engage and enjoy pleasurable activities, due to a heightened state of alertness and a subconscious fear of being caught off guard, a consequence of living in a volatile environment.

Individuals with a history of addiction in their family often have difficulty forming close, intimate relationships due to deep-seated fears about vulnerability and a lack of trust stemming from their childhood experiences.

ACOAs often react strongly to changes they perceive as beyond their control, preferring stability and predictability as a defense against the unpredictability they encountered in childhood.

Individuals affected by family addiction often perceive themselves as different from others, carrying an unspoken stigma or sense of otherness that sets them apart, even though it may not be readily apparent to others.

Growing up in an environment marked by addiction can lead to a constant need for approval and validation from others. This can manifest as a tendency to please others and overcompensate for perceived shortcomings.

Children of parents with addiction problems may exhibit extreme polarization in their level of responsibility, oscillating between meticulous responsibility and complete irresponsibility, reflecting their struggle to navigate boundaries and establish a consistent sense of self.