Psychology 2320A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Snoring, Adenoid, Nasal Congestion

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2320A/B
• Professor: Graham Reid

Document Summary

W e e k 11 a d o le s c e n t s ub st a n c e use d i so r d e r s. Substance-related and addictive disorders encompass 10 related disorders including alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, stimulants, tobacco and other substances. Substance use disorders (suds) involves self-administration of any of the above substances that alters mood, perception or brain functioning resulting in substance abuse or substance dependence. Psychological dependence refers to the subjective feeling of needing the substance to adequately function. Physical dependence occurs when the body adapts to the substance"s constant presence. Tolerance refers to requiring more of the substance to experience an effect once obtained at a lower dose. Withdrawal an adverse psychological symptom that occurs when consumption of an abused substance is ended abruptly and is thus removed from the body.