PSY 3330 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Mesolimbic Pathway, Contingency Management, Nicotine Gum
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Substance abuse disorders: differences in criteria/symptoms in the dsm-iv and v, https://pubs. niaaa. nih. gov/publications/dsmfactsheet/dsmfact. pdf, added and slight controversial. Need to have at least 2 to get a diagnosis of having a sud: why would that be a good thing, hint: alcohol is very common in the population, put on a dimensional criteria. A continuum of severity to account for variation: although typically associated with alcohol this disorder is regarding any substance that is subject to abuse, symptoms. Impaired control: much of their time is spent trying to obtain the substance as the result of. Substance taken for a longer time or in greater amounts than intended. Efforts to reduced or control use does not work craving that is very strong: social impairment. Failure to meet obligations: seeking out the substance. Continued use despite negative consequences: think about the rewarding effects, look into the neurobiology of addiction. Social, hobbies or work given up or is reduced: risky use.
