Addiction Pharmacology Discussion Questions

Answer each question individually, using at least one reference per answer.

1. What are physiological effects of benzodiazepine use? How can these lead to addiction?

2. Opiates that are prescribed are often abused. Describe the difference between using a medication verses abusing the medication.

3. What are some of the chronic and acute physiological effects of alcohol use?

4. According to the latest version of the DSM, what are the signs and symptoms of alcohol use disorder?