PSYC62H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Depressant, Opioid Receptor, Impulsivity
15 Mar 2017
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18th constitutional amendment a constitutional amendment that banned the sale and distribution of alcohol. Acetaldehyde a metabolite produced from the enzymatic conversion of alcohol with alcohol dehydrogenase. Disulfirum prevents the break down of acetalydyde = noxious effects. Acute tolerance to alcohol tolerance that occurs when alcohol"s behavioral effects are weaker for declining blood alcohol concentrations than for inclining blood alcohol concentrations. Alcohol dehydrogenase an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol. Alcohol poisoning an alcohol induced inhibition of autonomic system functions, including breathing, heart functioning and the gag reflex (e. g. bac = 0. 25+) Alcohol priming the tendency of users to develop an urge to consume more alcohol after one or two drinks of alcohol. Alcohol stupor / drunken stupor dulled senses and poor cognitive function caused by overconsumption of alcohol (e. g. bac = 0. 025+) Alcohol withdrawal syndrome / delirium tremens an alcohol withdrawal syndrome characterized by hallucinations, trembling, confusion, disorientation and agitation.
