PSYB32H3 Chapter 12: Chapter 12
23 Apr 2011
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Substance dependence: have to have 3 of the following. Tolerance j either larger doses to get desired effect, or the effect of the drug becomes less if keep taking usual amount. Withdrawal symptoms j negative physical & psychological effects if stop taking drug, take drug to relieve the withdrawal symptoms. Recognizes a lot of usage try to stop but cant. A lot of time spent to get the drug or recover from its effect. Still use it even if it has bad psychological or psychical effects. Person cuts back from work or socializing b/c of the use of the drug. Exposure to physical dangers j drink & drive. @zk@klz j withdrawal symptom when stop alcohol start shacking, sewating, hallucinate etc. Alcohol dependence may include tolerance or withdrawal, sever forms of it. Polydrug abuse j abusing more than one drug at a time, quite common alcohol + something. Prevelance of alcohol & comorbidity with other disorders.
