psychology

Created by: Calvin Manyava
Created on: 03-12-12 09:39

Synapse

A synapse is the gap between two neurons across which a chemical signal is sent. Neurotransmitters are released by the neuron on one side of the synapse and then taken up by the neuron on the other side. It is through this process that messages are p

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tolerance

Tolerance refers to the state where a drug user often needs increased dosages over time in order to achieve the same effects as they did when first using the drug.

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physical dependence

Physical dependence refers to the need to keep taking drugs in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Continued use of the drug is required for normal functioning.

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psychological dependence

Psychological dependence refers to the need to keep taking drugs to produce psychological feelings of pleasure and to avoid psychological feelings associated with the loss of these feelings which are manifested as a craving for the drug.

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withdrawal

Withdrawal refers to the symptoms produced by the body’s response to the reduction, or removal of the drug it has become dependent on.

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Tolerance refers to the state where a drug user often needs increased dosages over time in order to achieve the same effects as they did when first using the drug.

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tolerance

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Physical dependence refers to the need to keep taking drugs in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Continued use of the drug is required for normal functioning.

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Withdrawal refers to the symptoms produced by the body’s response to the reduction, or removal of the drug it has become dependent on.

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