PSY 034 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Substance Intoxication, Anxiolytic, Substance Dependence

• School: College of The Sequoias
• Department: Psychology (PSY)
• Course: PSY 034
• Professor: Nikkel

Document Summary

Substance use- taking moderate amounts of a substance in a way that doesn"t interfere with functioning. Substance information- physical reaction to a substance. Substance abuse- use in a way that is dangerous or causes substantial impairment. Substance dependence- may be defined by tolerance and withdrawal; sometimes defined by drug-seeking behavior (spending too much money on substance) tolerance- needing more of a substance to get the same effect/ reduced effects from the same amount. Withdrawal- physical symptom reaction when substance is discontinued after regular use. Depressants- behavioral sedation (alcohol, sedative, anxiolytic drugs) Stimulants- increase alertness and elevate mood (cocaine, nicotine) Opiates- produce analgesia and euphoria (heroin, morphine, codeine) Other drugs of abuse (inhalants, anabolic steroids, medications) Pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment and distress. Symptoms (need more than two within a year): Taking more of the substance than intended. Substance intoxication for different types of substances. Substance use disorders for different types of substances.