Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
Substance Abuse and Nurses - the New Mexico Board of Nursing
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