DASTDrug Abuse Screening Test — A brief instrument used to detect drug abuse
or dependence disorders. The DAST provides a general measure of
lifetime problem severity that can be used to guide further inquiry into
drug-related problems and to help determine treatment intensity. |
DDAPDepartment of Drug and Alcohol Programs (state level: PA). |
DDPPQDrug and Drug Problems Perception Questionnaire. |
Delirium tremensAn alcohol withdrawal syndrome characterized by hallucinations,
disorientation, tachycardia, hypertension, low grade fever, agitation
and diaphoresis. It occurs in 5% of patients experiencing withdrawal,
typically begins between 48 and 72 hours after the last drink, can last
one to five days and has a mortality rate of 5% (death is usually due to
arrhythmias or complicating illnesses such as pneumonia). |
Dependence on a substanceMaladaptive pattern of use leading to clinically significant impairment
manifesting three or more of the following within a 12-month period:
tolerance, withdrawal, using more than intended, preoccupation with use,
narrowing of non-drug use activities, continued use in spite of
negative consequences, compulsive use. |
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide |
DisulfiramA prescription medication that causes illness when the patient consumes
alcohol. Used for alcohol cessation. Sold under the brand name Antabuse. |
DSMThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, published by
the American Psychiatric Association. The current version is the DSM-V. |