Some detoxification clinics are concerned about the use of tranquilizers during the alcohol detoxification phase of treatment because __________.
Added by Michael G.
Step 1
Detoxification clinics aim to help individuals safely withdraw from substances like alcohol, managing withdrawal symptoms and ensuring patient safety. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Asma Venkitta and 70 other Psychology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
If regular dose of drugs/alcohol is abruptly discontinued it causes (a) Hallucinations (b) Withdrawal syndrome (c) Diversion to criminal activities (d) Severe depression
Drugs such as Xanax and Ativan, which depress central nervous system activity, can become addictive when used as ongoing treatment. These drugs are referred to as _____ drugs.
The theory holds that dreams enable people to prepare for dangerous or anxiety-inducing events. 2. Night terrors are apparent during REM sleep and generally require treatment. 3. David knows he should quit drinking but feels like he simply cannot stop, despite several attempts to give up alcohol altogether. He always drinks more than he plans to and can’t resist stopping by the bar every night. His use is damaging his family life and making concentrating at work difficult. David could be diagnosed with alcoholism. 4. Benzodiazepines have a quieting effect on the brain and are agonists of the neurotransmitter GABA. 5. Carla began injecting heroin at a young age and is now in her early 20s. She’s tried to get off of the drug a few times, but the flu-like symptoms and intense pain have been too much to handle. She’s hopeful now that doses of methadone will help her finally overcome her addiction. 6. Mescaline is considered a hallucinogenic drug because it results in profound alterations in sensory and perceptual experiences.
Asma V.
Recommended Textbooks
Psychology Openstax
Myers' Psychology for AP
Psychology
Transcript
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD