PSY 2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor, Limbic System, Smoking Cessation

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2301
• Professor: Terry Ahuja

Document Summary

Also known as risk or problem behavior. Common health compromising behavior (hcb) characteristics: window of vulnerability in adolescence, self-presentation, provides some pleasure, gradual development, common predictive factors, similar profile of substance abuser, socio-economic drivers. Substance abuse includes: physical dependence, tolerance, addiction, withdrawal. Described as: an approach that focuses on the risks and consequences of substance use rather than on the drug use itself . Sets more realistic goals: methadone clinics, needle exchange programs. Psychoactive prescription drugs are a growing problem (i. e. opioids, oxycontin, stimulants: physical issues. Infectious disease: mental health issues, social issues. Linked to health issues including: high blood pressure, libver damage, cvd, fetal-alcohol syndrome from alcohol. Problem drinkers: social, psychological, and medical problems resulting. Factors that influence the incidence: genetic factors/genetically linked, men vs. women, socio-economic status, response to stress, social cues, cultural cues. Unhealthy drinking patterns are prevalent in this population. Cbt(cognitive behavioural therapy)-style individualized programs and prevention programs the most effective.