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Chapter 9: Substance Abuse
all the drugssss in my headdddd
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Psychology
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12/08/2012

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Term
substance use
Definition
low to moderate use experiences with substances that don't produce social, educational, or occupational functioning
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substance intoxication
Definition
the acute effects of substance use
Term
substance abuse
Definition
ingestion of a substance that leads to disruption in social, educational, or occupational functioning
Term
substance dependence
Definition
Two distinct factors:
1.tolerance
2.withdrawal
Term
Licit Drugs (legal)
Definition
1. caffeine=CNS stimulant
2. nicotine=stimulant and sedative
3. alcohol=depressant, affect GABA
Term
delirium tremens (DTs)
Definition
A withdrawal symptom from alcohol:
-disorientation
-severe agitation
-High BP
-fever
Term
Alcohol cirrhosis
Definition
effects 10-15% of alcoholics
-liver is dying.
Term
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Definition
caused by deficiencies in thiamine secondary to alcohol dependence.
-confusion
-amnesia
-confabulation (makes up memories)
Term
fetal alcohol syndrome
Definition
pregnant mom drinks alcohol and it passes through the placenta to the babe
Term
Illicit Drugs
Definition
1. Marijuana-most used
2. CNS stimulants-amphetamines(meth, X)
3. Cocaine-coca plant
*crack cocaine is the rock form
*stimulant that affects dopamine
4. sedative drugs- barbiturates & benzodiazepines
*Valium, "mother's little helper"
*Xanax
*Rophinol (date rape)
5. Opiods=relieves pain, endorphins
*heroin
*morphine
*codeine
6. LSD and hallucinogens-disruption of
nerve cells that transfer serotonin
*psilocybin(shrooms)
*mescaline (peyote cactus)
7. Inhalants
Term
transtheoretical model
Definition
5 stage model of change
1. precontemplation- I shouldn't do
it anymore
2. contemplation- weigh out negative
and positive
3. preparation- within month
4. action
5. maintenance
Term
aversion therapy
Definition
drug or alcohol is repeatedly paired with aversive stimulus/image.
Term
contingency management approach
Definition
treatment approach in which rewards are provided for treatment compliance.
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