Chapter 4 intro to psy
... 23. Altered states of consciousness: State of awareness that differ from one’s usual waking state. 24. Drug Abuse: Maladaptive or dangerous use of a chemical substance. 25. Lucid dreams: Dreams in which the dreamer is aware that he or she is dreaming. 26. Daydreaming: A form of consciousness during ...
... 23. Altered states of consciousness: State of awareness that differ from one’s usual waking state. 24. Drug Abuse: Maladaptive or dangerous use of a chemical substance. 25. Lucid dreams: Dreams in which the dreamer is aware that he or she is dreaming. 26. Daydreaming: A form of consciousness during ...
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... 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 ...
drugs and neuronal plasticity summary
... emerging consensus that drug addiction is a form of maladaptive learning. they usurp the neuronal circuitry involved in motivation and reward aberrant engagement of learning processes drug-associated cues can trigger craving and compulsive drugseeking behaviour voluntary control is lost. Abuse ...
... emerging consensus that drug addiction is a form of maladaptive learning. they usurp the neuronal circuitry involved in motivation and reward aberrant engagement of learning processes drug-associated cues can trigger craving and compulsive drugseeking behaviour voluntary control is lost. Abuse ...
Ch 13 Lesson 2 Notes * addiction, dependence, secondhand smoke
... lists nicotine addiction to be the most common for of drug addiction in the US. Physiological Dependence – Type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug. Body craves it. - It takes approximately 20 seconds for nicotine to reach the brain - Activates the adrenal glands - L ...
... lists nicotine addiction to be the most common for of drug addiction in the US. Physiological Dependence – Type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug. Body craves it. - It takes approximately 20 seconds for nicotine to reach the brain - Activates the adrenal glands - L ...
APPNov. 08 and 09
... By the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. Describe various states of consciousness and their impact on behavior. 2. Discuss aspects of sleep and dreaming: a. stages and characteristics of the sleep cycle; b. theories of sleep and dreaming; c. symptoms and treatments of sleep disorders. 3. Des ...
... By the end of this unit, you will be able to: 1. Describe various states of consciousness and their impact on behavior. 2. Discuss aspects of sleep and dreaming: a. stages and characteristics of the sleep cycle; b. theories of sleep and dreaming; c. symptoms and treatments of sleep disorders. 3. Des ...
DEFINITION OF “ADDICTION” The term "addiction" is used in many
... Self-medication is the use of drugs, alcohol, or self-soothing forms of behavior, to treat a perceived or real malady, often of a psychological nature. Over-the-counter drugs are a form of self medication. The buyer diagnoses his/her own illness and buys a specific drug to treat it. The World Self-M ...
... Self-medication is the use of drugs, alcohol, or self-soothing forms of behavior, to treat a perceived or real malady, often of a psychological nature. Over-the-counter drugs are a form of self medication. The buyer diagnoses his/her own illness and buys a specific drug to treat it. The World Self-M ...
Unit One * What is Psychology?
... • Modern psychology has accepted hypnosis for a number of applications, rejected others – Used for pain and anxiety relief, as an anesthetic, to help treat addictive behaviors, treatment of phobias • Intense debate over its use in recovering memories • Skeptics: suggestion & expectations…placebo eff ...
... • Modern psychology has accepted hypnosis for a number of applications, rejected others – Used for pain and anxiety relief, as an anesthetic, to help treat addictive behaviors, treatment of phobias • Intense debate over its use in recovering memories • Skeptics: suggestion & expectations…placebo eff ...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS Different substances affect the
... The person gives up or reduces important social , occupational or recreational activities because of substance use Substances which are abused: Alcohol makes people less alert and impairs concentration and coordination. Long term problems with alcohol use can occur in many areas- physical, psycholog ...
... The person gives up or reduces important social , occupational or recreational activities because of substance use Substances which are abused: Alcohol makes people less alert and impairs concentration and coordination. Long term problems with alcohol use can occur in many areas- physical, psycholog ...
How Drugs
... powerful hallucinogenic drug (ergot fungus) that is also known as acid. 2. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol): is the major active ingredient in marijuana (hemp plant) that triggers a variety of effects, including mild hallucinations. ...
... powerful hallucinogenic drug (ergot fungus) that is also known as acid. 2. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol): is the major active ingredient in marijuana (hemp plant) that triggers a variety of effects, including mild hallucinations. ...
Exploring Myths About Addiction
... nurses, pharmacists, dentists, clergy, and family members), education is packaged in an easily-understandable form so that new information can be transferred quickly to those who can use it. He is also interested in teaching other researchers to communicate their research results more effectively, a ...
... nurses, pharmacists, dentists, clergy, and family members), education is packaged in an easily-understandable form so that new information can be transferred quickly to those who can use it. He is also interested in teaching other researchers to communicate their research results more effectively, a ...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
... drug or even activity such as sex that gives short term pleasure can cause the addict to return to this activity or substance again and again so that the depression is forgotten for a while. This need for short term pleasure leads to repeated pleasure seeking behavior and thus creates addiction. ...
... drug or even activity such as sex that gives short term pleasure can cause the addict to return to this activity or substance again and again so that the depression is forgotten for a while. This need for short term pleasure leads to repeated pleasure seeking behavior and thus creates addiction. ...
Depressants
... 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 dependence). ...
... 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 dependence). ...
Substance Abuse Outline
... Substance Abuse Outline Substance-related disorders: using, abusing drugs that alter patterns of thinking, feeling, & behaving. Substance: chemical compounds that are ingested to alter mood or behavior. Substance Use Substance Intoxication Substance abuse – key – interference with the user’s life. S ...
... Substance Abuse Outline Substance-related disorders: using, abusing drugs that alter patterns of thinking, feeling, & behaving. Substance: chemical compounds that are ingested to alter mood or behavior. Substance Use Substance Intoxication Substance abuse – key – interference with the user’s life. S ...
Substance Related Disorders
... behavior and loss of decisional flexibility •Not all who become dependent experience it same way or are motivated by same factors •Different factors may be more or less important at different stages (drug availability, social acceptance, peer pressure, personality and biology) ...
... behavior and loss of decisional flexibility •Not all who become dependent experience it same way or are motivated by same factors •Different factors may be more or less important at different stages (drug availability, social acceptance, peer pressure, personality and biology) ...
EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGY (7th Edition in
... 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 ...
Drugs and Consciousness
... 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 ...
Slide 1
... What part does the brain play? • Dopamine/ serotonin produced by brain. – Many experiences can affect these levels. ...
... What part does the brain play? • Dopamine/ serotonin produced by brain. – Many experiences can affect these levels. ...
Bruce Alexander Presentation - FEAD (Film Exchange on Alcohol
... poorly controlled use of a psychoactive substance despite adverse physical, psychological, or social consequences, often with the development of physiological tolerance and withdrawal symptoms ...
... poorly controlled use of a psychoactive substance despite adverse physical, psychological, or social consequences, often with the development of physiological tolerance and withdrawal symptoms ...
Substance Abuse Terminology (April 2014)
... medication that is used in treating opioid addiction and pain. Opioid: A compound or drug that binds to receptors in the brain involved in the control of pain and other functions (e.g., morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone). Physical Dependence: An adaptive physiological state that occurs with r ...
... medication that is used in treating opioid addiction and pain. Opioid: A compound or drug that binds to receptors in the brain involved in the control of pain and other functions (e.g., morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone). Physical Dependence: An adaptive physiological state that occurs with r ...
315 LECTURE #1
... Common Elements Excessive use & Duration of use: Exceeds acceptable social norms Progression: Worsens with time Loss of Control: Unable to control amount. preoccupation with getting/using drug Impairment In: Social, Economic, legal, or physical health ~ ...
... Common Elements Excessive use & Duration of use: Exceeds acceptable social norms Progression: Worsens with time Loss of Control: Unable to control amount. preoccupation with getting/using drug Impairment In: Social, Economic, legal, or physical health ~ ...
Neurobiology of Addiction
... pathway by a substance that provides a “rewarding” stimulus “Positive reinforcement” results in repeated use of the substance ...
... pathway by a substance that provides a “rewarding” stimulus “Positive reinforcement” results in repeated use of the substance ...
What is Addiction?
... • Having parents or immediate family members who are/were addicted to drugs or alcohol • ___________________________ • Other mental disorders • Experiencing trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse • Stressful life events ...
... • Having parents or immediate family members who are/were addicted to drugs or alcohol • ___________________________ • Other mental disorders • Experiencing trauma, such as physical or sexual abuse • Stressful life events ...
