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etiology of substance related disorders Correct Answer: the study of the cause of substance related disorders, involving genetic factors, use of drugs as a means to self-medicate or cover up other is... sues. sociocultural view of etiology Correct Answer: stressful socio-economic conditions or cultural differences that affect attitudes towards taking drugs behavioral view of etiology Correct Answer: suggests the influence of both positive and negative reinforcement as causal factors for continued drug use. pleasure pathway in the brain Correct Answer: mesolimbic dopamine system GABA transmitters Correct Answer: located in the mesolimbic system stimulated by certain drugs biological view of etiology Correct Answer: states that there is a difference between children of alcohol-dependent parents and those of non-dependent parents with respect to genetic predisopsition to drugs and alcohol Alcohol flush syndrome Correct Answer: causes an individual to feel sick after consuming alcohol because of a lack of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase. aldehyde dehydrogenase Correct Answer: breaks down acetaldehyde, a by-product of alcohol . Categories of substance use Correct Answer: non-use, moderate and non-problematic use, heavy and non-problematic use, heavy use with moderate life problems, heavy use with serious life problems, dependency with life and health problems The treatment and recovery continuum of care Correct Answer: identification, assessment, stabilization, rehabilitation, relapse prevention and substance substitution (if necessary) identification Correct Answer: can be through self, court order, a condition of probation or parole, or intervention. screening process helps determine the likelihood of a problem with drugs or alcohol assessment Correct Answer: the collection of data from the individual and corroborative sources to determine the extent of the individual's problem and their strengths, weaknesses, and needs. stabilization Correct Answer: includes the need for detoxification at an appropriate medical facility if needed. rehabilitation/treatment programs Correct Answer: depends upon assessment and diagnosis and can range from providing education, an intensive outpatient program to an inpatient residential program. [Show More]

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