CAS PS 371 Study Guide - Midbrain, Hallucinogen, Traumatic Brain Injury
2 Apr 2014
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Associated features: loss of dental enamel, salivary gland enlargement, electrolyte imbalance, abnormal menstrual cycle, anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance abuse. Prevalence: 1 to 1. 5% among adolescent females, >6% college females, females>males, whites>others. Cbt and ipt (late: self- monitoring and altering intake, examine and challenge beliefs, 65- 70% have good outcome, relapse is about 50%. Biological: no causal factor identified, 25% concordance for identical twins, 9% for fraternal, non- specific risk, binge eating- low serotonin. Psychological: no causal factor established, diminished self- esteem, self control and self- confidence, distortions in perceived body image. Cultural: white people at greater risk, immigrants- acculturation. Gender: relatively higher rate among gay, men more reluctant to seek men. treatment. Chapter 12- substance related disorders: drug- any substance other than food that affects our body and mind. Impaired control over use: basic diagnosis, long- term problems: Behavior where reliance on drugs is excessive and chronic. Puts self/others in danger. Time spent obtaining/using/recovering is high.
