PSY BEH 102C Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Aversion Therapy, Opponent Process, Relapse Prevention
1 Apr 2017
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Taking moderate amounts of a substance in a way that doesn"t interfere with functioning. Also the occasional ingestions of drugs such as cannabis and cocaine. Physical reaction to a substance (like being drunk) Depends on what is taken, at what frequency, and biological reaction. Use in a way that is dangerous or causes substantial impairment (like affecting jobs) Define abuse as individual impairment in life no set number. May be defined by tolerance and withdrawal. ** now combined with substance abuse in dsm** now substance use disorder dependence can be present without abuse. Impulse control disorder related problems that involve the inability to resist acting on a drive or temptation. 9% of the general population are believed to use illegal drugs. Needing more of a substance to get the same effect/reduced effects from the same amount. Pattern of substance use leading to significant impairment and distress.
