PSYB32H3 Chapter 12: CHAPTER 12
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At least three of these symptoms must be present: y tolerance. Indicated firstly when larger doses are needed to produce the desired effect, secondly, the effects of the drug become less if the usual amount is taken y withdrawal. negative physiological or psychological symptoms that develop when the person suddenly stops taken the substance, or reduces the amount. or a person who might use the substance to avoid the withdrawal substance (ex. Must experience one of the following symptoms for substance abuse: y failure to fulfill major obligations (ex. Inability to go to work) y exposure to physical dangers (ex. Selling drugs) y persistent social or interpersonal problems (ex. Alcoholism y 4th leading cause of disability worldwide. Delirium tremens (dts) y when someone is withdrawing from alcohol and they have a sudden drop of blood alcohol level y disorientation, memory problems, terrified because of hallucinations.