Drug Use and Society (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Addiction definition
Addiction definition
Continued substance use interfering with everyday responsibilities
Withdrawal symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms
Unpleasant physical & psychological effects when substance stops
Physical dependency
Physical dependency
Body shows physical symptoms when drug not taken; physical need
Psychological dependency
Psychological dependency
Belief that one cannot manage or cope without taking the drug
Drug that increases dopamine in reward pathways
Drug that increases dopamine in reward pathways
Heroin
Nucleus accumbens function
Nucleus accumbens function
Midbrain area associated with brain's reward system
Tolerance in drug use
Tolerance in drug use
Body adapts; needs greater amounts for same effect over time
Up-regulation
Up-regulation
Nervous system increases number of receptor sites for drug
Examples of withdrawal symptoms
Examples of withdrawal symptoms
Vomiting, shaking, headaches, fits
Factors affecting withdrawal severity
Factors affecting withdrawal severity
Type of drug, frequency of use, quantity taken