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What are some common stimulants in the U.S.?
What are some common stimulants in the U.S.?
Caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines, and cocaine
How do amphetamines affect appetite?
How do amphetamines affect appetite?
Reduce it
In what disorder are amphetamines prescribed to people?
In what disorder are amphetamines prescribed to people?
Narcolepsy
Describe the feeling after a period of elevation from amphetamine use.
Describe the feeling after a period of elevation from amphetamine use.
Which group of people commonly use amphetamines to stay awake?
Which group of people commonly use amphetamines to stay awake?
What are some DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for intoxication in amphetamine use disorders?
What are some DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for intoxication in amphetamine use disorders?
What are two symptoms that can indicate a physiological dependence on a drug?
What are two symptoms that can indicate a physiological dependence on a drug?
What are some common physical symptoms of withdrawal from substances?
What are some common physical symptoms of withdrawal from substances?
What type of behaviors are included under 'drug-seeking behaviors' in substance use disorders?
What type of behaviors are included under 'drug-seeking behaviors' in substance use disorders?
What is the term used in DSM-5 to encompass drug abuse and drug dependence?
What is the term used in DSM-5 to encompass drug abuse and drug dependence?
In early editions of the DSM, how were alcoholism and drug abuse initially categorized?
In early editions of the DSM, how were alcoholism and drug abuse initially categorized?
What significant addition was made in DSM-5 regarding symptoms of substance use disorders?
What significant addition was made in DSM-5 regarding symptoms of substance use disorders?
What influence do genetic factors have on drug abuse?
What influence do genetic factors have on drug abuse?
Which brain system mediates the experience of reward?
Which brain system mediates the experience of reward?
What role do GABA neurons play in preventing constant euphoria?
What role do GABA neurons play in preventing constant euphoria?
Why might the sons of alcoholics be considered ideal candidates for continued drinking?
Why might the sons of alcoholics be considered ideal candidates for continued drinking?
Explain the concept of negative reinforcement in relation to drug use.
Explain the concept of negative reinforcement in relation to drug use.
How do opioids affect the brain's production of its own opioids?
How do opioids affect the brain's production of its own opioids?
What psychological dimension leads individuals to continue taking drugs to recapture the pleasure they experienced?
What psychological dimension leads individuals to continue taking drugs to recapture the pleasure they experienced?
Which substances stimulate the brain's reward center directly or indirectly?
Which substances stimulate the brain's reward center directly or indirectly?
How do the social contexts for drug taking influence drug use?
How do the social contexts for drug taking influence drug use?
How may the sons of alcoholics differ in sensitivity to alcohol compared to those without a family history of alcoholism?
How may the sons of alcoholics differ in sensitivity to alcohol compared to those without a family history of alcoholism?
Why might adolescents use substances to reduce stress?
Why might adolescents use substances to reduce stress?
According to the opponent-process theory, what follows an increase in positive feelings?
According to the opponent-process theory, what follows an increase in positive feelings?
What is one way in which children may be influenced by drug use at home, according to the text?
What is one way in which children may be influenced by drug use at home, according to the text?
What are the two main views of substance-related disorders discussed in the text?
What are the two main views of substance-related disorders discussed in the text?
How do cultural norms affect the rates of substance use, according to the text?
How do cultural norms affect the rates of substance use, according to the text?
What is a necessary but not sufficient condition for abuse or dependence, according to the integrative model?
What is a necessary but not sufficient condition for abuse or dependence, according to the integrative model?
What is one way in which genetic influences can contribute to substance abuse, according to the text?
What is one way in which genetic influences can contribute to substance abuse, according to the text?
What is the view of drug use disorders held by organizations like AA, according to the text?
What is the view of drug use disorders held by organizations like AA, according to the text?
