Asked by Shauna Pelletier on Sep 30, 2024
Amir has been taking a mild amphetamine for the past four months to help him cope with being a full-time student while holding down a full-time job.Now that his classes have ended,he wants to stop taking the amphetamine,but each time he tries to skip the medication,he feels very fatigued and irritable.What has happened to Amir
A) He developed a physical dependence for amphetamines.
B) He habituated to the effects of amphetamines.
C) He developed a drug tolerance for amphetamines.
D) He became amphetamine intolerant.
Physical Dependence
A physiological state of adaptation to a specific substance, resulting in withdrawal symptoms when the substance is reduced or discontinued.
Amphetamines
A class of stimulant drugs that speed up the messaging between the brain and body, often used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy but can be abused as performance enhancers or recreational drugs.
Habituated
The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in response.
- Ascertain the contribution of psychological principles to the understanding of drug addiction and dependency.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the contribution of psychological principles to the understanding of drug addiction and dependency.