PSYC 446 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Impulsivity, Anhedonia, Addictive Personality
18 Sep 2018
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Patterns of drug use in teens and young adults. Over 90% of the alcohol consumed by males aged 15 to 24 years. Over 85% consumed by young females exceeded canadian guidelines. 60% of those between 15 and 24 have used cannabis at least once. 38% used cannabis in the past year. Over 80% of grade 12 students drink and almost half of these students report hazardous drinking. Daily cannabis use has increased significantly and 1 in 5 students report driving after using cannabis. Although smoking has gone down, 1 in 7 students still smoke. Recurrent use leads to failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home. Recurrent use in situations which are physically hazardous. Continued use despite persistent physical, social, occupational, or psychological problems. The need for an increased amount of a given drug to achieve intoxication or desired effect. Or the reduction of a drug"s effect with continued use of the same dose over time.
