There is a unique language used by those who practice in the field of substance related
disorders. Define the following terms: use, intoxication, and withdrawal.
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response:
? Use - substance use (defined as a cluster of psychological, cognitive, and
behavioral symptoms) is considered a maladaptive pattern of continued use
of certain drugs, alcohol, medications, and toxins despite their adverse
consequences;
? Intoxication - intoxication is seen as the development of a reversible
substance-specific pattern due to the recent ingestion of a substance
characterized by specific behavioral or psychological changes that can be
attributed to the effects of the substance (on the central nervous system) and
develop shortly after the use of the substance; patterns - symptoms may
include belligerence, mood lability, impaired judgment to list a few;
? Withdrawal - withdrawal is typified by the development of a substancespecific
and problematic behavioral change with physiological and cognitive
aspects as a consequence of the person's reduced or discontinued use of a
specific drug, alcohol, medication, or toxin.
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What will be an ideal response?