Is substance dependence in the DSM-5?
Substance use disorder in DSM-5 combines the DSM-IV categories of substance abuse and substance dependence into a single disorder measured on a continuum from mild to severe.
What are the 6 types of drug dependence?
Within the above categories are six types of drug dependency: alcohol dependence, opioid dependence, hypnotics/sedative dependence, cannabis dependence, hallucinogen dependence, and cocaine abuse.
How does the DSM-5 Describe levels of addiction required for diagnosing a substance use disorder?
Three Levels of Severity Two or three symptoms indicate a mild substance use disorder; four or five symptoms indicate a moderate substance use disorder, and six or more symptoms indicate a severe substance use disorder. A severe SUD is also known as having an addiction.
What assessment criteria would you use to define a work addiction?
being obsessed with work-related success. having intense fear of failure at work. being paranoid about work-related performance. disintegrating personal relationships because of work.
What is the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorder?
Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than you’re meant to. Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to. Spending a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from use of the substance.
What are the characteristics of drug dependence?
Background: Drug dependence involves physical, mental, and spiritual damage. Drug abusers feel that the drug is a part of their daily life. Drug dependence is a disease that gradually increases. This disease is not cured but can only be controlled.
What are the 4 categories of drugs?
The main categories are:
- stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
- depressants (e.g. alcohol)
- opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
- hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)