PSYB32H3 Final: chapter notes for final exam (19 pages of solid notes)

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Substance dependence is diagnosed as being accompanied by physiological dependence if either tolerance or withdrawal is present. Substance dependence is more severe and dangerous than substance abuse. Symptoms of substance abuse failure to fulfill major obligations, exposure to physical dangers, legal problems, and persistent social or interpersonal problems. When the alcohol in the blood levels drop suddenly, the person will enter a delirium state. This can determine the difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse. Polydrug (polysubstance) abuse using or abusing more than one drug at a time. Prevalence of alcohol abuse more men drink more alcohol. I t does seem that users tend to go from alcohol abuse to alcohol dependence. There is however no single pattern of alcohol abuse. Jellinek describe male alcohol abuse passs through 4 stages, beginning with social drinking and progressing to a stage at which he lives only to drink.

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PSYB32H3 Final: chapter notes for final exam (19 pages of solid notes)

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