16-5 Flashcards

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A personality disorder characterized by irresponsibility, shallow emotions and lack of conscience

A

Antisocial personality

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Use of a drug to such an extent that a person feels nervous and anxious without it

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Psychological dependence

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A pattern of drug abuse characterized by an overwhelming and compulsive desire to obtain and use the drug

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Addiction

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4
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Physical adaption to a drug so that a person needs an increased amount in order to produce the original effect

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Tolerance

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5
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The symptoms that occur after a persom discontinues the use of a drug to which he or she has become addicted

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Withdrawl

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Maladaptive or inflexible ways of dealing with others and one’s enviroment

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Personality disorders

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