PSYCH 270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, Behavioral Addiction, Hallucinogen
8 Mar 2018
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3. 3 million deaths every year result from harmful use of alcohol: 5. 9% of all deaths. In the age group 20-39 years approximately 25% of the total deaths are alcohol- attributable. The estimated cost of drug abuse in the united states is more than . Maladaptive pattern of behaviors related to continued use of drugs. Substance dependence: substance use disorders with pharmacological consequences (withdrawal/tolerance) Addiction: returning to stance use for some purpose without control, even when wanting to stop. All drugs of abuse increase psychological comfort artificially. Or alter consciousness in a desirable way. Psychoactive substances: chemicals that alter a person"s mood, level of perception, or brain functioning. Common factors between abuse of different drugs allow us to comprehend and treat their abuse together. Conflict between long-term consequences and immediate pleasure. Two categories of symptoms: (1) patterns of pathological consumption. Use despite serious consequences (2) consequences following long-term abuse. Cravings: forceful urge to use drugs, esp.
