CH1: Theorists Flashcards
What was Rush’s Theory?
Alcoholism as medical condition.
What was Rush’s treatment for Alcohol?
Full abstinence or substitution
What was Pinels Theory?
Moral treatment, alcoholism as a disease not a degeneracy on character
What was Channing and Wares theory?
Delirium tremens
What was Wernickes theory?
Wernickes syndrome which was caused by B1 deficiency and psychosis. Alcoholism was chronic
What was Korsakoff’s theory?
Korsakoff psychosis, alcoholism was organic
What was Kraeplin’s theory?
Alcoholism as a chronic disorder, requiring diagnosis and prescription
What was Bleuers theory?
Dementia Praecox, highlighted delirium tremens as the underlying form of paranoia schizo.
What was Freud’s theory?
Unconscious dependence, lack of nurturance in childhood.