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Compulsive use despite harm
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| What is the difference between dependence and addiction? |
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Dependence is a physiological medical condition
Addiction is a psychological dependence |
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| Which types of drugs may produce addiction without the physical dependence? |
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| Stimulants and Hallucinogens |
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Addiction /Physical Dependence
Benzodiazepines tend to cause which? |
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| Both dependence and addiction |
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| What are the 2 processes that are thought to be involved in neuroadaptation in addiction? |
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| Sensitization and Counteradaptation |
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| Which of the psychiatric disorders has the highest mortality rate? |
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| Anorexia Nervosa (20% if untreated) |
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Refers to an increased response to the drug (in contrast to tolerance).
Leads to an increased need/desire for the drug |
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Initial activation of the reward system is followed byt he development of tolerance.
Tolerance takes longer to dissipate than the positive rewarding effects, escalating drug use. |
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| Describe the 3 part cycle of bulimia nervosa |
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Binge eating
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guilty feelings
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Purging
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Binge eating |
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| What are the 2 most common compensatory strategies in those with bulimia nervosa? |
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| How is it thought that Anorexia Nervosa affects the eyes? |
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Thinning of macula and nerve layers
Decreased dopamine activity in CNS affects visual processing |
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