CLP-4143 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Endocannabinoid System, Impulsivity, Mescaline
10 Apr 2018
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Substance-related disorders: use is considered to be disordered when consumed in excessive amounts leading to impairment and other negative consequences. Addictive behavior: behavior based on the pathological need for a substance. Psychoactive substances: alcohol, nicotine, barbiturates, tranquilizers, amphetamines, heroin, ecstasy, marijuana. Most commonly used problem substances; they a ect the central nervous system (cns) Substance abuse: generally involves an excessive use of a substance resulting in (1) potentially hazardous behavior such as drink driving or (2) continued use despite a persistent social, psychological, occupational, or health problem. Substance dependence: includes more severe forms of substance use disorders and usually involves a marked physiological need for increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the desired e ects. Tolerance: the need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired e ect. Withdrawal: physical symptoms like sweating, tremors, and tension that accompany abstinence from a drug.
