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DC Psych Ch13

Psychological disorders

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Anxiety disorder where a person is continually tense, fearful, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal
Panic disorder Anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense dread, including terror, chest pain, choking, or other frightening sensations; often followed by worry about next attack
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Characterized by unwanted and repetitive thoughts (obsessions), actions (compulsions), or both
Phobias Irrational fear of specific objects or situations
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumpy anxiety, insomnia, etc. lingering 4+ weeks after a traumatic experience
Withdrawal Discomfort and distress that follow ending the use of an addictive drug or behavior
Alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) Alcohol use marked by symptoms that may include tolerance, withdrawal, and a drive to continue problematic use
Depressants Drugs that reduce neural activity and slow body functions (alcohol, barbiturates, opioids)
Stimulants Drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions (caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, ecstasy)
Hallucinogens Psychedelic drugs that distort perceptions and trigger sensory images in the absence of sensory input (LSD/acid, marijuana)
Methamphetamine Strong addictive drug that stimulates central nervous system with sped-up body functions and associated energy and mood changes; reduces baseline dopamine levels over time
Major depressive disorder Disorder where a person experiences 5+ symptoms lasting 2+ weeks, in the absence of drug use or medical condition, at least one of which is either depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure
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