PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Reuptake, Hypomania, Frontotemporal Dementia
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***final*** know the diff bwt substance dependence and abuse. More severe form of substance disorder, most disabilities and impairment. One must have 3 or more of the following symptoms to be diagnosed. When both tolerance and withdrawal exist, we call it an addiction. First criteria: larger dosages of the substance are required to produce the desired effect built a tolerance. Second criteria: the effect of the drug becomes markedly less if the usual amount is taken. The symptoms can be physical or psychological that develops when the person stops taking the substance or reduces the amount. Person uses more of substance or uses it for a longer time than intended. Not very common, most ppl are gonna be in denial. Much of the person"s time is spent trying to obtain substance or recover from its effects. Loss of employment, martial problems, legal problems, but continue use. Person gives up or cuts back participating in many activities because of substance.
