PSYC 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Psychoactive Drug, Substance Intoxication, Chemical Substance

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 100
• Professor: Jordan Poppenk

Document Summary

Taking the substance in increasingly larger doses or for longer than intended. A lot of time focused on obtaining, using, and recovering from the drug. Repeated failure to fulfill important obligations as a result of the substance (e. g. , frequently skipping class or missing work) Continued use of the substance despite it causing problems in the individual"s social or interpersonal relationships (e. g. , frequent fights with a partner while intoxicated or about the frequency of substance use) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities given up or reduced because of substance use. Repeated use of the substance in a situation that is dangerous (e. g. , repeated drinking and driving) Continued use despite knowing that you have a significant psychological or physical problem due to the substance use. Tolerance an increased dose is needed to achieve the desired effect. Withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, vomiting, agitation, seizures, etc. , occur whenever the substance starts to leave the tissues and blood stream.