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Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing

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Disease Concept <strong>of</strong> Addiction<br />

• <strong>Substance</strong> Dependence: DSM IV<br />

1. Tolerance<br />

2. Withdrawal<br />

3. Taken in larger amounts <strong>and</strong> over longer<br />

period than intended<br />

4. Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut<br />

down or control use<br />

5. Preoccupation in obtaining substance<br />

6. Neglect <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r activities<br />

7. Continued use despite harmful consequences

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