PSYC 3082 Chapter : CHAPTER 10
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Chapter 10 substance-related disorders: terms to know: substance abuse, substance dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, delirium tremens, Withdrawal: physical symptoms when cutting back on the drug. Delirium tremens: dramatic withdrawal reaction from alcohol dependency. Korsakoff"s syndrome: an alcohol related disorder marked by extreme confusion and memory impairment. Fetal alcohol syndrome: cluster of problems in a child. Low birth weight, irregularities in head and face, intellectual deficits. Motor skills: how does alcohol get out of one"s system (metabolized) Broken down by liver into co2 and h2o. Valium and xanax: opiods, know about opium, morphine, and heroin. Wonder drug : understand how they work (endorphins) Drugs attach to brain receptors and produce calming feelings as if endorphins were being received: know about heroin abuse, dependence, and what contributes to the danger of an overdose. They must raise the dose to get the results: stimulants cocaine, amphetamines, caffeine, nicotine, cocaine know about this drug and the dangers of abuse and dependence.
