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Introduction to Substance Abuse Matthew D. Bennett, Psy.D. Rick McNeese, Ph.D. First Step Recovery, Inc. Part I: Overview Matthew D. Bennett, Psy.D. Rick McNeese, Ph.D. First Step Recovery, Inc. Lincoln, NE Defining our terms * * In this presentation we’ll be using some technical jargon you should get used to. The purpose of the jargon is not to throw you off, but to help make sure we’re all talking about the same things! First we’ll review these concepts: What is the “substance” in substance abuse? What is “tolerance?” What’s the difference between “abuse” and “dependence”? 5. What is “addiction”? 6. Where does “alcoholism” fit in? 1. What is a “substance?” When we use the word “substance” in such as “substance abuse” or “substance dependence,” we are talking about drugs of abuse. Drugs of abuse are any chemical agents (natural or artificial) that affect the mind and are known to be used in an abusive manner. Alcohol Illegal street drugs (such as marijuana or cocaine) Addictive prescription drugs (like Xanax or Rohypnol) Over the counter drugs (like Dramamine or even mouthwash) Other mind altering substances (like model glue) Science guy says: Clinical File DXM, a powerful mind-altering drug, is very addictive. It is found in many cough preparations such as cough syrup. Cough syrup abusers can obtain their drug from their doctors by making up cold symptoms. Examples of cough preparations include Robitussin AC, Dectuss, Phensedyl, Drixoral Cough Liquid Caps, and Pherazine with Codeine. (1) 2. What is “tolerance?” Tolerance is a word describing certain changes in the way an addict reacts to a drug. A person who develops tolerance needs more and more of the drug to get the same effect as before. For example, a person might be able to get a “buzz” after just a couple of beers in the beginning. But when dependence develops, the person is likely to need to drink more and more to get that buzz. 3. Substance Abuse vs.