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Chapter 11 (14 & 13)
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
10/21/2014

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substance-related & addictive disorders
Definition
-disorders assoc w the abuse of drugs/substances
-alter the way they think, feel, & behave
-what type? how do they interfere w/daily life?
-usually see more 1 substance
Term
impulse-control disorder
Definition
-an inability to resist acting on a certain urge or temptation
-no self control
Term
psychoactive substances
Definition
alter mood behavior or both (general & some are illegal & some are not)
Term
substance use
Definition
-someone is ingesting a psychoactive substance in moderate amounts
-doesn't interfere w/functioning
Term
substance intoxication
Definition
impaired judgement, mood changes, change in motor ability
-how much? which drug? biological reaction?
Term
substance abuse
Definition
significant interference w/someone's life (job, relationships, functions)
Term
substance dependence
1)tolerance
2)withdrawal
Definition
full blown addiction/cant function without it
1)need more & more of the drug for the same effect
2)taking away substance & then get a bodily response to the absence of the drug
Term
Dsm 1V-TR (legal)
Definition
substance abuse-intro in DSM III in 1980
substance dependence distinction
-someone can be dependent on a substance w/o being a substance abuser
-ind. given morphine for pain, but still experience withdrawal
Term
DSM-5
Definition
substance Use disorder
includes severity of addiction
Term
3/4
Definition
substance disorder is comorbid w/other disorders ___ have another disorder other than substance abuse
Term
depressants
Definition
-all related to sedation
-used to increase relaxation
-alcohol (most common)must you drink to avoid hangover?)early abuse=later abuse
-sedatives
-hypnotics
Term
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Definition
-results when the mother drank alcohol while pregnant
-one of the most common causes of birth defects in the U.S.
-facial features: nasal bridge (low),wide spaced eyes, thin upper-lip, indistinct phitrium(bumpy lip), short midface
-cognitive deficits
-learning disabilities
Term
sedative & hypnotics
Definition
barbiturates & benzodiazepines
Term
barbiturates
Definition
-sedative drugs
-benzos used
-reduce anxiety, but highly addictive
Term
benzodiazepine
Definition
xanax
Term
stimulants
Definition
amphetamines
cocaine
nicotine
caffeine
Term
stimulants
Definition
-people are more active & alert
-elevate mood
-most commonly used of all psychoactive drugs
Term
amphetamines
Definition
-ecstacy
-cocaine
paranoia
low birth weight
-crystal meth
-nicotine
20% of ppl smoke
relapse rate=rate of ppl that use heroin &
-ridilyn
-adderal

caffeine-is the most common
90% drink caffeine
psychoactive substance-changes mood * behavior
Term
opiates
Definition
-used to reduce pain & induce sleep
-opioid is a broader term than opiate
-Wizard of Oz when girl falls to sleep from poppies
Term
opiates
Definition
heroin
opium
codeine
morphine
Term
hallucinogens
Definition
-alters sensory perceptions of the world
-produce hallucination, delusions, & paranoia
Term
hallucinogens
Definition
Cannabis
LSD
ERGOT-fungus on grain & people ate infected grain
Term
spice
Definition
synthetic THC
Term
other drugs
Definition
-abused drugs. but not listed in other categories
Term
other drugs
Definition
-nail polish remover
-dust remover
-free-on
-over the counter meds
-inhalants
-spray paint
-rubber cement
Term
Polysubstance abuse
Definition
using multiple substance
Term
Causes of Substance Abuse: biological factors
Definition
Causes of Substance Abuse:
-genetic influence-runs in families
-disease model of dependence(addiction is a disease)
positive reinforcement(everybody is drinking)
negative reinforcement/self medicating(using substances & removing oneself from stressful situation)
social aspects-friends, peers, media
moral weakness model-this person has no self control which equals to a substance use problem
integrated model- genetic vulnerability, but the psychosocial factors play a huge role
Term
Treatments related to substance abuse TABLE 11.3
Definition
aversion treatment (Antabuse)
-treatments that makes you sick if you take this medication & interact with alcohol causing the client to avoid drinking
inpatient facilities
alcoholics anonymous
comprehensive treatments-behavioral model (what leads to substance use & what the the consequences of it) seeks to manage stress levels
acceptance & commitment therapy
"the wisdom to know the difference"
less than 25% seek treatment
Term
Prevenion:
1. D.A.R.E.
2. comprehensive approach
Definition
-instill fear into people to prevent substance abuse DOESN'T WORK
-learn to deal w/ social approaches & broader life skills
Term
Predictors of drug abuse for adolescents
Definition
drug use by peers
parental drug use
deliquency
parental maadjustment-stressed parents
poor self-esteem
social nonconformity-be dff from everybody else
stressful life changes
Term
-gambling disorder
-set financial limits using CBT
-preventing relapse
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Definition
-when individuals are unable to resist the urge to gamble, so they have negative personal consequences(losing job, bankruptcy)
treatment?
Term
Impulse-Control Disorder: Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
Definition
people have aggressive impulses resulting in assault & destructive of property
-not diagnosed b/c behaviors are similar to other disorders
-common in children
Term
Impulse control disorder: Kleptomania
Definition
urges to steal things tat are not needed for personal use
-no financial reason to steal it
-high impulsivity & rare
Term
Impulse-Control Disorder: Pyromania
Definition
-irresistible urge to play with/set a fire
-just solely to set a fire
NOT ARSON(setting fire for revenge)
-diagnosed in only 3% of arsonists
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