PSYB32H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Peyote, Fetus, Sukha
11 Dec 2015
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4% of deaths in the world are attributable to alcohol. Alcohol is the world"s third largest risk factor for disease and disability. Leading cause of death for men aged 15-59. Two diagnostic categories: substance abuse and substance dependence. Substance dependence - symptoms of tolerance and withdrawal. Larger doses are needed for the desired effect. Effects are less if the regular amount is taken. Substance abuse - experience at least one of the following. Both used to be separated in the dsm but in the dsm-5, there is one category (quantitative distinction) Polydrug abuse - using or abusing one or more drugs at one time. Those who are physically dependent have more severe symptoms. Withdrawal - anxious, depressed, unable to sleep, tremors, change in blood pressure. Delirium tremens (dts) - when the level of alcohol in the blood drops suddenly. Person has visual hallucinations, becomes delirious and tremulous. Levels of alcohol in the blood are low in those who drink excessively.
