PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Alcohol By Volume, Alcoholism, Delirium Tremens
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Person uses more of substance or uses it for a longer time than intended. Much of the person"s time is present trying to obtain substance or recover from its effects. Person gives up or cuts back participation in many activities because of substance. Delirium tremens (dts) tremors/shaking, hallucinations happens when alcohol level drops dramatically. Course of the disorder: disease model the person has no control, moral model the person decides. Short-term effects unstoppable, confidence increases, more social: determinants whether or not you feel the effects. Long-term effects of prolonged alcohol abuse biological damage to organs, malnutrition. Legal substance used in couples therapy in 50-70s to help people open up about feelings. Became popular drug of choice used for recreational use. Short-term effects changes brain chemistry, behaviour, elevated mood. Mdma was found to only contain 8% ecstasy therefore very little is known about pure ecstasy.
