01:830:340 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Delirium Tremens, Binge Drinking, Substance Intoxication
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Intoxication=state that one is in in that moment. A few glasses of wine at dinner would not count as intoxication. A few glasses of wine at dinner and then driving would count as intoxication because it is maladaptive. Ex. in the nugget video, the bird flyed whenever he inhaled the nugget. Withdrawal=when a person experiences a physiological change when they discontinue the use. Ex. in the nugget video, as the effects of the nugget wore off, the bird changed color (from white to gray), got slower, hunched over. Psychoactive substances alter mood, behavior, or both. The dsm-5 term substance-related disorders includes 11 symptoms that range from mild to severe. Substance-related disorders and anxiety and mood disorders are highly comorbid. Taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended. Ex. intend to have a few drinks with friends and end up having a lot more than you thought. Persistent desire or inability to cut down or control use.
