Nov 22_BC_Psych disorders lecture.SOSC 103
... When physicians discovered that syphilis led to mental disorders, they started using medical models to review the physical causes of these disorders. ...
... When physicians discovered that syphilis led to mental disorders, they started using medical models to review the physical causes of these disorders. ...
EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (7th Edition in Modules) David Myers
... Withdrawal & Dependence 1. Withdrawal: Upon stopping use of a drug (after addiction), users may experience the undesirable effects of withdrawal. 2. Dependence: Absence of a drug may lead to a feeling of physical pain, intense cravings (physical dependence), and negative emotions (psychological dep ...
... Withdrawal & Dependence 1. Withdrawal: Upon stopping use of a drug (after addiction), users may experience the undesirable effects of withdrawal. 2. Dependence: Absence of a drug may lead to a feeling of physical pain, intense cravings (physical dependence), and negative emotions (psychological dep ...
Unit 5 Study Guide States of Consciousness Module 22
... Psychoactive Drugs • Substance Use Disorder • continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and physical risk • Psychoactive Drug • A chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods. • Tolerance • The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requ ...
... Psychoactive Drugs • Substance Use Disorder • continued substance craving and use despite significant life disruption and physical risk • Psychoactive Drug • A chemical substance that alters perceptions and moods. • Tolerance • The diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requ ...
Effect of Abstinence on Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in
... lism in methamphetamine chronic users showed abnormalities in the same parts of brain as in mood disorders (37). This metabolic activity is related to patient’s depressive symptoms and after cessation of methamphetamine glucose, brain glucose metabolism improves but not in all parts of the brain (38 ...
... lism in methamphetamine chronic users showed abnormalities in the same parts of brain as in mood disorders (37). This metabolic activity is related to patient’s depressive symptoms and after cessation of methamphetamine glucose, brain glucose metabolism improves but not in all parts of the brain (38 ...
Abnormal Psychology
... Tricyclics: Blocks reabsorption of neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. Side effects: dry mouth, heart irregularities, difficulty urinating and drowsiness ...
... Tricyclics: Blocks reabsorption of neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. Side effects: dry mouth, heart irregularities, difficulty urinating and drowsiness ...
Non-pharmacological treatment
... standard monotherapy as initial treatment for most individuals with panic disorder, psychiatrists and patients may choose this option based on individual circumstances (e.g., patient preference) [II]. Combined treatment should be considered for patients who have failed to respond to standard monothe ...
... standard monotherapy as initial treatment for most individuals with panic disorder, psychiatrists and patients may choose this option based on individual circumstances (e.g., patient preference) [II]. Combined treatment should be considered for patients who have failed to respond to standard monothe ...
neurobiology of addiction and recovery
... in concentrating and mood swings. These symptoms result from the fact that dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin activity in the ex-user's brain have still not returned to preuse levels - a process that can take up to eighteen months. Until the. healing process is complete, and - even though each d ...
... in concentrating and mood swings. These symptoms result from the fact that dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin activity in the ex-user's brain have still not returned to preuse levels - a process that can take up to eighteen months. Until the. healing process is complete, and - even though each d ...
A Guide to the Addiction Treatment Sector in Aotearoa
... The psychoactive effect of many of these is still being investigated (McKim, 2003). These substances have been placed in their own category as they produce a complex combination of effects which can include CNS depressant, CNS stimulant and hallucinogenic-like properties. The desired effects usuall ...
... The psychoactive effect of many of these is still being investigated (McKim, 2003). These substances have been placed in their own category as they produce a complex combination of effects which can include CNS depressant, CNS stimulant and hallucinogenic-like properties. The desired effects usuall ...
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... attention provided to all my patients. Nightingale Hospital have an excellent choice of psychiatrists and therapists for us general practitioners to refer to and the GP liaison team have always been extremely helpful in providing advice to myself and all my colleagues at the Moore Medical Practice.” ...
... attention provided to all my patients. Nightingale Hospital have an excellent choice of psychiatrists and therapists for us general practitioners to refer to and the GP liaison team have always been extremely helpful in providing advice to myself and all my colleagues at the Moore Medical Practice.” ...
Craving, Desire, and Addiction
... thoughts about drugs and feelings of craving grow together in a person’s mind, until he or she finally gives in. Then comes the loss and despair, and the cycle repeats itself. According to psychological theory, the attraction to the cycle of craving and the use of drugs increases over months and yea ...
... thoughts about drugs and feelings of craving grow together in a person’s mind, until he or she finally gives in. Then comes the loss and despair, and the cycle repeats itself. According to psychological theory, the attraction to the cycle of craving and the use of drugs increases over months and yea ...
A Guide to the Addiction Treatment Sector in Aotearoa
... Central nervous system (CNS) depressants are substances that slow down brain activity, particularly activity that controls core body functions. Generally people take depressants to induce feelings of relaxation, calmness and euphoria. In higher doses they have a range of effects including drowsiness ...
... Central nervous system (CNS) depressants are substances that slow down brain activity, particularly activity that controls core body functions. Generally people take depressants to induce feelings of relaxation, calmness and euphoria. In higher doses they have a range of effects including drowsiness ...
Click to Sample
... The questions have been split out by chapter. Correct answers are marked with an asterisks. Chapter 1: The big issues in classification, diagnosis, and research into psychological disorders 1. Which of the following is not one of the ‘four Ds’ that can be used to define what makes somebody ‘abnormal ...
... The questions have been split out by chapter. Correct answers are marked with an asterisks. Chapter 1: The big issues in classification, diagnosis, and research into psychological disorders 1. Which of the following is not one of the ‘four Ds’ that can be used to define what makes somebody ‘abnormal ...
Fact Sheet - Cannabis - DrugInfo
... their size, weight and health, whether they are accustomed to taking the drug, whether other drugs are present in their body, and the amount taken. Inhaled drugs reach the bloodstream quicker than those that are eaten. This means that the effects can be felt more rapidly when cannabis is smoked rath ...
... their size, weight and health, whether they are accustomed to taking the drug, whether other drugs are present in their body, and the amount taken. Inhaled drugs reach the bloodstream quicker than those that are eaten. This means that the effects can be felt more rapidly when cannabis is smoked rath ...
Obsessive Compulsive disorder for medical students
... • Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and skin picking were more prevalent in women and girls with OCD, whereas tics, Tourette’s syndrome and alcohol dependence were more common in men and boys with OCD ...
... • Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and skin picking were more prevalent in women and girls with OCD, whereas tics, Tourette’s syndrome and alcohol dependence were more common in men and boys with OCD ...
Unit 1: Approaches to Psychology
... the person is functioning at. • Axis V: Describes the _____________ of adaptive functioning present w/in the past year. • Adaptive functioning refers to 3 major areas: social relations (family + friends), ____________________ (work), + leisure time (activities or hobbies). The 5 axes help researcher ...
... the person is functioning at. • Axis V: Describes the _____________ of adaptive functioning present w/in the past year. • Adaptive functioning refers to 3 major areas: social relations (family + friends), ____________________ (work), + leisure time (activities or hobbies). The 5 axes help researcher ...
PARTICIPANT HANDOUT Introduction The term "comorbidity" refers
... standardized definitions of the main mental and psychiatric disorders seen in the United States. The DSM-IV also provides health care providers with a common language that enables them to understand each other when they communicate about psychiatric disorders. For example, it standardizes the use o ...
... standardized definitions of the main mental and psychiatric disorders seen in the United States. The DSM-IV also provides health care providers with a common language that enables them to understand each other when they communicate about psychiatric disorders. For example, it standardizes the use o ...
Chapter 15 PowerPoint: Psychological Therapies
... • Extinction: the removal of a reinforcer to reduce the frequency of a behavior – time-out: an extinction process in which a person (usually a child) is removed from the situation that provides reinforcement for undesirable behavior, usually by being placed in a quiet corner or room away from possib ...
... • Extinction: the removal of a reinforcer to reduce the frequency of a behavior – time-out: an extinction process in which a person (usually a child) is removed from the situation that provides reinforcement for undesirable behavior, usually by being placed in a quiet corner or room away from possib ...
Diagnostic criteria for PTSD
... PTSD is most prevalent in young adults Men's trauma : combat experience Women's trauma : assault or rape ...
... PTSD is most prevalent in young adults Men's trauma : combat experience Women's trauma : assault or rape ...
ch16_Psy_TX
... Although psychodynamic treatment has received support, there are three important caveats: » Psychodynamic treatment offers advantage compared to control only when treatment lasts more than 20 sessions » Psychodynamic treatments have not been found to be more helpful than general treatment as offered ...
... Although psychodynamic treatment has received support, there are three important caveats: » Psychodynamic treatment offers advantage compared to control only when treatment lasts more than 20 sessions » Psychodynamic treatments have not been found to be more helpful than general treatment as offered ...
Marijuana Presentation
... learning, doing complicated tasks, participating in athletics, and driving are also affected” (National Institute of Drug Abuse). ...
... learning, doing complicated tasks, participating in athletics, and driving are also affected” (National Institute of Drug Abuse). ...
Co-occurring Disorders Specialist Certification Exam
... material recommends which of the following: a. All individuals presenting for substance abuse treatment should be screened routinely for co-occurring mental disorders. b. All individuals presenting for treatment for a mental disorder should be screened routinely for any substance use disorder. c. Bo ...
... material recommends which of the following: a. All individuals presenting for substance abuse treatment should be screened routinely for co-occurring mental disorders. b. All individuals presenting for treatment for a mental disorder should be screened routinely for any substance use disorder. c. Bo ...
Understanding the role of childhood abuse and neglect as a cause
... treatments that conceptualize both disorders as ...
... treatments that conceptualize both disorders as ...
comorbidity 2009 - addiction education home
... Abstract Clients with severe mental illness and substance use disorder (i.e., dual disorders) frequently have contact with family members, who may provide valuable emotional and material support, but have limited skills and knowledge to promote recovery. Furthermore, high levels of family conflict a ...
... Abstract Clients with severe mental illness and substance use disorder (i.e., dual disorders) frequently have contact with family members, who may provide valuable emotional and material support, but have limited skills and knowledge to promote recovery. Furthermore, high levels of family conflict a ...
Chapter 16
... You are what you tell yourself You are guided by what you believe Faulty thinking can lead to unproductive or dysfunctional behaviors There is power in thought, how do you use your power? ...
... You are what you tell yourself You are guided by what you believe Faulty thinking can lead to unproductive or dysfunctional behaviors There is power in thought, how do you use your power? ...
Staying Well After Psychosis: A Cognitive Interpersonal
... between depression and insight is strong. Staring et al., 2009 – Those who go on to develop post-psychotic depression experience greater loss, humiliation and entrapment prior to emergence of depression. Birchwood et al., 2000 – Lowered expectations for future, greater self criticism, and greater in ...
... between depression and insight is strong. Staring et al., 2009 – Those who go on to develop post-psychotic depression experience greater loss, humiliation and entrapment prior to emergence of depression. Birchwood et al., 2000 – Lowered expectations for future, greater self criticism, and greater in ...