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What is Substance Use Disorder (SUD)?
A clinical condition characterized by an uncontrollable compulsion to use certain substances despite harmful consequences.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with Substance Use Disorder?
Individuals with Substance Use Disorder might experience withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of use.
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What type of hallucination involves the sensation of insects crawling on the skin?
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Which type of schizophrenia is characterized by severe suspiciousness and delusions of persecution?
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Schizophrenia combines Greek words meaning "to split" and "______".
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?
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What factors influence the development of schizophrenia?
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Study Notes
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
- SUD is a condition marked by a strong compulsion to use substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs, regardless of harmful consequences.
- Intoxication can provide temporary pleasure and calmness, but chronic use leads to tolerance, necessitating higher doses for desired effects.
- Withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings occur upon cessation of substance use.
- SUD alters brain functioning, affecting areas responsible for judgment, decision-making, and behavioral control, impacting personality and behavior.
- Reasons for initial substance use include seeking pleasure, enhancing performance, curiosity and peer pressure, and coping with stress or emotional pain.
Symptoms of SUD
- Impaired Control: Strong urges to use substances, difficulty reducing consumption.
- Social Problems: Substance use persists despite negative social, occupational, or recreational consequences.
- Dangerous Use: Engaging in risky behaviors related to substance use.
- Drug Effects: Developing tolerance and experiencing withdrawal symptoms specific to each substance.
Schizophrenia
- A cluster of disorders characterized by severe disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, and behaviors, often leading to a disconnect from reality through delusions and hallucinations.
- The term "schizophrenia" signifies the fragmentation of cognitive and emotional functioning.
Types of Hallucinations in Schizophrenia
- Tactile: Feeling insects crawling on skin.
- Visual: Seeing non-existent objects or people.
- Auditory: Hearing voices or sounds others cannot perceive (most common).
- Olfactory: Experiencing unpleasant, non-existent smells.
- Command: Interpreting audible commands to perform specific actions.
Characteristics of Schizophrenia
- Disturbance of Thought and Attention: Difficulty maintaining logical thought patterns.
- Disturbances of Perception: Altered senses and body image awareness.
- Disturbance of Affect: Inappropriate emotional responses to situations.
- Withdrawal from Reality: Excessive preoccupation with internal thoughts and fantasies.
- Delusions and Hallucinations: Rigid false beliefs affecting reasoning.
Kinds of Schizophrenia
- Paranoid Schizophrenia: Severe suspiciousness and delusions of persecution.
- Residual Schizophrenia: Less severe symptoms following initial psychotic episodes.
- Disorganized Schizophrenia: Incoherent speech and inappropriate emotional expression.
- Catatonic Schizophrenia: Extreme withdrawal or agitated behaviors.
- Undifferentiated Schizophrenia: Symptoms characteristic of multiple schizophrenia types without a clear dominant disorder.
Development of Schizophrenia
- Influenced by genetic predisposition, environmental factors like stressful life events, prenatal factors like infections during pregnancy, and substance abuse.
- Genetic factors suggest a significant hereditary component, particularly with immediate family history.
Depression
- Difers from common sadness with persistent symptoms impacting daily functioning.
- Triggering factors include stressful life events, biological factors, and psychological factors.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), including its definition, symptoms, and effects on the brain. Explore the reasons behind substance use and the challenges related to withdrawal and cravings. Test your knowledge about SUD and its impact on behavior and control.
