HHE 378 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders, Psychological Dependence, Biology Of Depression

• School: University of Alabama
• Department: General Health Studies
• Course: HHE 378
• Professor: Michelle Harcrow

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Substance dependence: three basic processes, tolerance, physical dependence, psychological dependence. Physical dependence: physical dependence is defined by the occurrence of a withdrawal syndrome, tolerance typically precedes physical dependence. If drug use is stopped suddenly, withdrawal symptoms occur, ranging from mild to severe: physi(cid:272)al depe(cid:374)de(cid:374)(cid:272)e (cid:373)ea(cid:374)s the (cid:271)ody is adapted to the drug"s prese(cid:374)(cid:272)e. Substance dependence: dsm- iv- tr: a maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to clinically isngificant impairment or distress, as manifested by three or more of the following occurring at any time in the same 12 month period, 1. Substance often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than intended: 4. Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control substance use: 5. A great deal of time is spent on obtaining the substance: 6. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of substance use: 7.