PSYC 2900 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor, Dopamine Hypothesis Of Schizophrenia, Barbiturate
17 Jan 2018
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Opioids: opiate: narcotic effect drugs (relieve pain, induce sleep, opioid related disorders, opioids: natural opiates, synthetic variations (heroin, methadone, oxycodone), comparable substances in brain (endorphins, dynorphins) Cannabis related disorders: cannabis (marijuana) from hemp plant. 3: mood swings, dreamlike state or find humor in normal things, heightened sensory experiences, vivid colors; high doses, paranoia, hallucinations, dizziness. Biological dimensions: familial and genetic influences, genetic vulnerability to drug abuse (most data comes from alcohol dependence studies) Strengthened with use (of a drug) and negative feelings intensify continue to use drug despite negative effects: self-medicating for other problems i. e. anxiety (barbiturates, alcohol) Treatment of substance related disorders: treatment focuses on many areas i. e. withdrawal, maintain drug use without escalating intake, prevent exposure to drugs, etc, less than 25% seek treatment. Impulse control disorders: start with irresistible impulse, increasing tension, and finally pleasure after act is done.
