PSYC 3140 Chapter : Abnormal Psych Ch 17

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3140
• Professor: Joel Goldberg

Document Summary

Ch 17: substance related disorders: substance: any natural or synthesized product that has psychoactive effects - changes perceptions, thoughts, behaviors and emotions, studies have shown that some drugs, alcohol or nicotine have similar rates b/w canada and. Illegal drug use peaked in the 1970"s and has declined since; however alcohol use re- mained stable, and ecstasy use has risen. 17. 1 society and substance use: societies differ with their attitudes on different drugs, based on their laws and approach to treatment. 17. 3 depressants: used to slow the activity of the cns - at heavy doses induce stupor, while at small doses make ppl sleepy and relaxed. In low doses: causes euphoria and relaxation for ppl (feel less inhibited) Ve affect alcoholism: ppl w/ this tend to have depressive/anxiety symptoms in childhood, and have severe alcohol use in adulthood (more common in women than men)