PSYC 241 Lecture 7: Chapter 11- Alcohol

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 241
• Professor: Shannon Zaitsoff

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Mead: an alcoholic beverage naturally formed by the fermentation of honey o. When europeans colonized north and south america, alcohol was widely consumed: due to poor quality of drinking water. Coca plant increased since it helped mine workers work without eating. 5: opioids, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, stimulants, tobacco, other or unknown substances. Substance use disorder refers to recurrent use of one of these specific substances that leads to adverse consequences. Disorder ranges in severity from mild to moderate to severe. Impairment of control over use: includes taking the substance in greater amounts or for longer than intended. Unsuccessful attempts to cut down or stop. Strong cravings: social impairment: failure to fulfill major role obligations. Reduction of involvement: risky use: used in situations in which it might be hazardous. Continued use despite that the use is causing physical or psychological problems: pharmacological criteria: tolerance and withdrawal. Tolerance: the person needs increased amounts of substance to achieve the same effect.