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Substance-Related Disorders





1.0 The Nature of Substance Abuse and Dependence

1.1 Describe the nature of a psychoactive substance.

1.2 Indicate the prevalence of substance abuse disorders in the U.S. population.

2.0 Behaviors Associated with Substance-Related Disorders

2.1 Explain the nature of substance-induced disorders, including intoxication, withdrawal, and tolerance.

2.2 Discuss the issues involved in defining substance abuse and dependence.

3.0 Alcohol

3.1 Summarize the demographic patterns of alcohol use and impact on the family.

3.2 Identify the physical and psychological factors that produce the immediate and long-term effects of alcohol on the body.

3.3 Discuss biological and psychological theories of alcohol dependence.

3.4 Summarize biological and psychological treatment approaches to alcohol dependence.

3.5 Describe how Alcoholic Anonymous approaches the development and treatment of alcohol dependence.

4.0 Stimulants

4.1 Describe the effects of and physiological changes caused by amphetamines.

4.2 Indicate the features involved in cocaine use and abuse.

4.3 Explain the characteristics of caffeine-related disorders.

5.0 Cannabis-Related Disorders

5.1 Indicate the behavioral and physiological effects of marijuana use.

6.0 Hallucinogen-Related Disorders

6.1 Describe the types and effects of hallucinogens, including LSD and PCP.

7.0 Opioid-Related Disorders

7.1 Outline the behavioral and lifestyle effects of opioid-related disorders.

8.0 Sedative-, Hypnotic-, and Anxiolytic-Related Disorders

8.1 Indicate the short- and long-term effects of barbiturates.

8.2 Describe the nature and effects of barbiturate-like substances.

8.3 Outline the characteristics and effects of anxiolytic substances.

9.0 Other Substance-Related Disorders

9.1 Describe the symptoms and disorders related to use of nicotine, inhalants, and anabolic steroids.

10.0 Substance Abuse and Dependence: General Treatment Issues

10.1 Explain general principles pertaining to the causes and treatment of substance abuse and dependence including the role of biochemical mechanisms and psychological factors.

11.0 Substance Abuse and Dependence: The Biopsychosocial Perspective

12.0 Chapter Boxes

12.1 Discuss the case of Ben Affleck.

12.2 Outline the variations by race and culture in patterns of alcohol use.

12.3 Evaluate the research regarding the dangers of Ecstasy.







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