Psychology 2030A/B Lecture Notes - Etiology, Psilocybin, Mescaline

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: David Vollick

Document Summary

Week 9- chapter 9- substance-related and addictive disorders. Substance use- lower to moderate use of a substance that does not impair functioning. Results in maladaptive behavior or psychological changes associated with the cns. A cns stimulant that boosts energy, mood, awareness, concentration, and wakefulness. The effective stays active a long time in your body. Health effects (cardiovascular disorders, reproductive problems, osteoporosis, cancer, and psychiatric disturbances) 80% of the world"s population consumers it daily. Sodas (2 to 5mg to 60mg of caffeine per ounce, coke vs. mountain dew) Energy drinks (10mg to over 100mg per ounce) Highly addictive component of tobacco- both a stimulant and a sedative. Methods of delivery (cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, cigarettes) Physical effects- release of adrenaline (a rush) & glucose; increases bp & hr, suppresses insulin secretion. Largest preventable cause of death in the world. Impact on health (cancer, cv (cardiovascular disease) disease) Figure 9. 1 the effects of nicotine on the body.