Substance-Related, Addictive, & Impulse-Control Disorders — Causes, Effects, and Treatments Explained | Chapter 10 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology
Substance-Related, Addictive, & Impulse-Control Disorders — Causes, Effects, and Treatments Explained | Chapter 10 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Chapter 10 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology examines substance-related and addictive behaviors as well as impulse-control disorders. You’ll learn how various drugs affect the brain and body, what drives compulsive use, and which evidence-based treatments—from medication to behavioral therapies—offer the best outcomes. Use this guide to reinforce your understanding and boost your exam performance. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer an audio-visual overview? Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture and watch the full Chapter 10 summary below. Overview of Substance-Related Disorders Substance-related disorders involve compulsive use of psychoactive substances despite harmful consequences. Key features include tolerance (needing more to achieve the same effect), withdrawal symptoms, and loss of control. Clinicians classify sev...