Basic Concept - Substance Abuse

• Abuse 


  Use of a drug that is inconsistent with medical or social norms
• Intoxication 


  Substance use that result in maladaptive behavior
• Tolerance 


  Need for a higher dose to produce the same effect
• Dependence 


  Unsuccessful attempts to stop using the substance
• Withdrawal 


  Physical or mental symptoms occurs when a person stops the use of the substance
• Contributing factor to substance abuse: Genetics and Family Dynamics