PSYCH 270 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Diazepam, Sega Wow, Delirium Tremens
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**note there are multiple parts to some of the objectives: list the dsm criteria for substance-use disorder. (310) The dsm criteria for substance-use disorder include the individual displaying a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment or distress. Tolerance is developed after a person establishes a pattern of substance abuse. People are able to become physically dependent on the substance, building up a tolerance. When people develop this tolerance, they need increasing doses of the substance in order to produce the desired effect: define withdrawal. (310-311) When someone attempts to stop drugs or substance use, they may experience withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal reactions consist of unpleasant and sometimes dangerous symptoms such as cramps, anxiety attacks, sweating, and nausea that occur when the person suddenly stops taking or cuts back on the substance: define depressants. Depressants slow the activity of the central nervous system. They reduce tension and inhibitions and may interfere with a person"s judgement, motor activity, and concentration.