The extinction of naturally occurring conditioned reactions in psychoactive substance users: analog studies

Article Abstract:

A research study developed an analog approach to study conditioned reactions to drug stimuli which are a naturally occurring conditioned reaction of salivation at the sight of a lemon. The study further showed that this conditioned reaction can be removed and there can be instant recovery after the 'relapse' conditioned reaction increases. This appeach can be used for developing cue-exposure treatments which reduce spontaneity recovery from extinction and minimize the possibility of relapse.

Analysis, Complications and side effects, Psychotropic drugs, Conditioned response, Conditioned responses

---

Substance use and impulsive behaviors among adolescents with eating disorders

Article Abstract:

Adolescent girls with anorexia nervosa have a low rate of substance abuse. Bulimic adolescents are involved in multiple substance use, and have an increased tendency to attempt suicide, steal, and have sexual intercourse. The age or intentional self-harm behavior have no influence on substance use in individuals with bulimic symptoms. This suggests that there are differences in the personalities of individuals with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Psychological aspects, Bulimia, Teenagers, Youth, Anorexia nervosa, Observations

---

Substance misuse and psychiatric comorbidity: an overview of the OPCS national psychiatric morbidity survey

Article Abstract:

Three different surveys are analyzed to determine the links between substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. These include a survey of private households, the homeless and people in hospitals, hostels and residential homes. Results show that 5% of the household sample, 7% of institutional sample and more than 21% of the homeless were alcohol dependent. Drug and tobacco dependence and usage were also highest in the homeless sample.

Personality disorders

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Attentional bias in active smokers, abstinent smokers, and nonsmokers. Autonomic cued reactivity in alcoholics: the effect of olfactory stimuli
• Abstracts: Characteristics of youth and young adults seeking residential treatment for substance use problems: an exploratory study
• Abstracts: Feasibility and implementation of a statewide evaluation of substance abuse services. Reintegrating children into the system of substitute care: Evaluation of the exceptional care pilot project
• Abstracts: The emotional contradictions of identity politics: A case study of a failed human relations commission. High roads and low roads: Learning disabilities in California, 1976-1998
• Abstracts: The relationship of neo-pi performance to coping styles, patterns of use, and triggers for use among substance abusers

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.