1.0 The Nature of Substance Abuse and Dependence |
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1.1 Describe the nature of a psychoactive substance. |
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1.2 Indicate the prevalence of substance abuse disorders in the U.S. population. |
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2.0 Behaviors Associated with Substance-Related Disorders |
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2.1 Explain the nature of substance-induced disorders, including intoxication, withdrawal, and tolerance. |
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2.2 Discuss the issues involved in defining substance abuse and dependence. |
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3.0 Alcohol |
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3.1 Summarize the demographic patterns of alcohol use and impact on the family. |
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3.2 Identify the physical and psychological factors that produce the immediate and long-term effects of alcohol on the body. |
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3.3 Discuss biological and psychological theories of alcohol dependence. |
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3.4 Summarize biological and psychological treatment approaches to alcohol dependence. |
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3.5 Describe how Alcoholic Anonymous approaches the development and treatment of alcohol dependence. |
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4.0 Stimulants |
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4.1 Describe the effects of and physiological changes caused by amphetamines. |
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4.2 Indicate the features involved in cocaine use and abuse. |
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4.3 Explain the characteristics of caffeine-related disorders. |
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5.0 Cannabis-Related Disorders |
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5.1 Indicate the behavioral and physiological effects of marijuana use. |
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6.0 Hallucinogen-Related Disorders |
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6.1 Describe the types and effects of hallucinogens, including LSD and PCP. |
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7.0 Opioid-Related Disorders |
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7.1 Outline the behavioral and lifestyle effects of opioid-related disorders. |
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8.0 Sedative-, Hypnotic-, and Anxiolytic-Related Disorders |
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8.1 Indicate the short- and long-term effects of barbiturates. |
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8.2 Describe the nature and effects of barbiturate-like substances. |
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8.3 Outline the characteristics and effects of anxiolytic substances. |
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9.0 Other Substance-Related Disorders |
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9.1 Describe the symptoms and disorders related to use of nicotine, inhalants, and anabolic steroids. |
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10.0 Substance Abuse and Dependence: General Treatment Issues |
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10.1 Explain general principles pertaining to the causes and treatment of substance abuse and dependence including the role of biochemical mechanisms and psychological factors. |
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11.0 Substance Abuse and Dependence: The Biopsychosocial Perspective |
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12.0 Chapter Boxes |
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12.1 Discuss the case of Ben Affleck. |
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12.2 Outline the variations by race and culture in patterns of alcohol use. |
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12.3 Evaluate the research regarding the dangers of Ecstasy. |