PSYC 3400 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Methadone, Polyphagia, Motor Coordination
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Abnormal psychology chapter 12: substance use and addictive disorders: use vs. Abuse: substances are commonly used throughout the u. s. Continued use becomes dangerous (ex. medical problems: dsm4 vs. dsm5, dsm4 included categories of substance abuse & substance dependence (which was worse than abuse, dsm5 only has substance use disorders. Ge(cid:374)erall(cid:455), d m(cid:1009)"s use disorders are (cid:373)ore se(cid:448)ere tha(cid:374) d m(cid:1008)"s a(cid:271)use (cid:271)ut less severe than dependence. Approximately 5-7% of u. s. population suffers from a substance use disorder, with any half seeking treatment: substance use disorders, maladaptive pattern of substance use including two of the following symptoms within a one-year period. Reduction in social, occupational, or other activities. Continued use despite knowledge or worsening physical psychological problems. Needing increased dosage of a substance to achieve the same effect as previously: withdrawal. Aversive reactions to prolonged time without using a substance after a period of prior use: alcohol, depressant; slows down cns activity, symptoms of intoxication:
