PSYCH-101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Dsm-5, Binge Drinking, Physical Dependence
18 Sep 2020
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Alcohol, cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamine, opioids. Psychoactive- act on cns, causing changes in perception, mood, consciousness and behavior. Functional impairment= loss of function to other work. Alcohol: highest among 18-25: past month use continues steady decline. Tobacco: highest usage of cigarettes: past moth use continues steady decline. Illicit drug: highest among 18-25; highest usage of marijuana: past month use mostly steady. Substance abuse (1 or more of 4 symptoms) Substance dependence (3 or more of 7 symptoms) Occupational or social problems; spend much time trying to obtain substance, etc. Tolerance- greater amounts to produce desired effect. Withdrawal- physiological and psychological consequences of stopping or. Meet 1 or 2 symptoms of dependence, but no abuse symptoms. Legal problem criteria in abuse varies a lot between different cultures. Drop abuse and dependence, all symptoms merge into substance use disorder: solve the legal problems criteria variance. Add drug craving (strong desire or urge to use substance)
