PSYC 238 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Physical Dependence, Harm Reduction, Psychoactive Drug

• School: University of Illinois
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 238
• Professor: Alice Huang

Document Summary

Remember: these are concepts that would be useful to know for the exam. However, keep in mind that simply knowing these will not be sufficient for getting a good grade. These terms and phrases should serve as prompts for studying. Remember that some of the exam involves applying what you know to new situations. Tolerance: signaled by a markedly increased dose of substance in order to get the same effect or a reduced effect when the usual dose is consumed. Withdrawal includes a set of physiological symptoms a person experiences when drug use is stopped or decreased. Indicators of a physiological dependence on a psychoactive substance. Not required for a diagnosis of substances dependence. Substances used in larger amounts or for longer periods of time than intended. Expresses desire to stop using substances, but reports an inability to do so. Spends great deal of time obtaining and using substances as well as recovering from its effect.