NURS 350 - Final Exam Study Guide.

NURS 350 - Final Exam Study Guide/NURS 350 - Final Exam Study Guide. Substance Addiction: A compulsive or chronic requirement that generate physical and/or psychological distress if left unfulfilled. Substance Abuse Recurrent substance use resulting in: o failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home o physically hazardous situations o Frequent legal problems o recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of the substance Substance Dependency Dependency = a compulsive or chronic requirement; generates physical or psychological distress if left unfulfilled. o Physical dependence: evidenced by a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms. o Psychological dependence: overwhelming desire to use a particular drug to produce pleasure or avoid discomfort