PSY 375 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Delirium Tremens, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Binge Drinking
2 Nov 2018
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Behavioral sedation (e. g. , alcohol, sedative, anxiolytic drugs) Increases inhibitory effects - make neural cells worse at firing. Delirium tremens - hallucinations and tremors brought on by withdrawal from severe alcohol use. Fetal alcohol syndrome - problems in fetus from alcohol use during pregnancy. Binge drinking: 24. 6% of americans had 5+ drinks on one occasion in past month. 16. 6 million adults ages 18 and older meet criteria for an alcohol use disorder and the same is true of 697,000 adolescents ages 12 to 17. 20% able to stop drinking on their own. Dependence usually develops over time, but course is variable. Those who start drinking at 11 or earlier - higher risk for chronic or severe alcohol use disorders. Drinking does not cause violence, but may increase the likelihood of impulsive behavior. Act on gaba receptors in the brain. Abusers more likely to be female, caucasian, 35+ Effects similar to large doses of alcohol.
