PSYC 407 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Impulse Control Disorder, Anabolic Steroid, Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
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Some important terms and distinctions. how abusers are treated. Chemicals ingested to alter mood or behavior. Includes alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, soft drinks, and chocolate. Ingestion of psychoactive substances in moderate amounts that does not significantly interfere with social, educational, or occupational functioning. A physiological reaction to ingested substances of getting high or drunk. Intoxication depends on drug used, how much, and individual"s biological. Tolerance: require greater amounts of the drug to produce the. Withdrawal: responds physically in a negative way when the same effect. substance is no longer ingested. Another view of dependence is a more psychological dependence. Withdrawal delirium: in which a person can experience hallucinations and body. Yes, many people drink and some people use illegal drugs without dependence. Also, you can be dependent without abuse. 11 symptoms ranging from mild (unable to fulfill role obligations) to severe (can"t work, gives up recreational activities). Pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment and distress.
