Substance-Related Disorders
Table of Contents
Presentations
Classification of Drugs
- Hallucinogens
- Cannabinoids
- Stimulants
- Opoids
- Sedatives & Hypnotics
- Volatile Solvents
- Addiction treatment
Objectives
- To understand substance-related disorders, their etiologic factors, and grasp the related conditions.
- Understand symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal of alcohol and other commonly abused substances.
- Understand intervention and treatment strategies.
Classification of Drugs
| Type of Drug | Examples | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sedatives and | Barbiturates | give feeling of calmness, relaxation, drowsiness. |
| Tranquilizers | ||
| Opiate | Opium, Morphine, codeine, Heroin | Suppress brain activity relaxed pain. |
| Narcotics | ||
| Stimulants | Caffeine, Cocaine | Make a person more wakeful, alert and active, cause excitement |
| Hallucinogens | Ganja, chares, Hashish | Alter thoughts, feeling and perceptions. |
Summary of Psychoactive Substance Effects
- Refer to Table 4, Pages 66 and 67 for detailed information.
- Summary Table includes:
- Substance
- Primary Mechanism of Action
- Tolerance and Withdrawal
- Prolonged Use Effects
- Substances covered:
- Ethanol
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Nicotine
- Opioids
- Cannabinoids
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines
- Ecstasy
- Inhalants
- Hallucinogens