PSYC 407 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Delirium Tremens, Binge Drinking
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Almost 9% of the general population are believed to use illegal drugs. Substance use: the ingestion of psychoactive substances in moderate amounts that does not significantly interfere with social, education, or occupational functioning. In early editions of the dsm, alcoholism and drug abuse weren"t treated. Hallucinogens: alter sensory perception and can produce delusions, paranoia, and hallucinations. cannabis and lsd. Reduce our levels of physiological arousal and help us relax. Most likely to produce symptoms of physical dependence, tolerance, and. Feeling of well-being, inhibitions are reduced, more outgoing. Impaired motor coordination, reaction time slowed, confused, ability to make judgements is reduced, vision and hearing affected. Contacts every major organ, including the heart. Suspected to involve learning and memory, and may be the avenue through which alcohol affects our cognitive abilities. Thought to be responsible for alcohol cravings. Consequences of long term excessive drinking include liver disease, pancreatitis, cardiovascular disorders, and brain damage.
