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behavioral medicine

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application of behavioral science to preventing, diagnosing and treating medical problems

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health psychology

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studies psychological factors that promote and maintain good health

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stress

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physiological response of an individual

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stressor

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event that evokes stress response

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psychoneuroimmunology

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depression -> stress threshold-> stress-> alterations in immune cell functioning

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acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS)

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AIDs related complex= health problems between HIV and AIDs
HAART
Stress reduction prorams

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psycho-oncology

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study of psychological factors and their relation to cancer

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hypertension

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-effects cardiovascular system
-high blood pressure
-affected by salt, fluid volume, sympathetic arousal, and stress, anger, hostility

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coronary heart disease

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angina pectoris

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chest pain from partial obstruction of the arteries

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atherosclerosis

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accumulation of artery plaque

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ischemia

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deficiency of blood supply because of to much plaque

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myocardial infraction

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heart attack involving death of heart disease

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chronic pain

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may begin acutely but does not go away by itself
-most common in females
-fast paced lifestyle

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biofeedback

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learn to control bodily responses

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modifying behavior to promote health

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-lifestyle factors
-injury and injury prevention
-AIDS prevention
- diet, exercise, promotion of health, and wellness

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somatic symptom disorder

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-presence of one or more medically unexplained symptoms
-substantial impairment in social or occupational functioning
-concern about the symptoms
-symptoms become the persons identity

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predominant pain

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clear physical pain that is medically unexplained

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treatment for somatic symptom disorders

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-CBT
-reduce “dr. shopping”
-reduce supportive consequences of talk about physical symptoms

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illness anxiety disorder

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-severe anxiety about the possibility of having a serious disease
-medical reassurance does not work
-similar to hypochondriasis
-strong disease conviction
-physical complaints without a clear cause

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treatment for illness anxiety disorder

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-challenge misinterpretations
-stress response and coping strategies
-CBT/antidepressants
-provide substantial and sensitive reassurance

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conversion disorder

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-physical malfunctioning of sensory or motor functioning
-lack physical or organic pathology
-persons may show “la belle indifference”
-retain most normal functions, but lack awareness

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causes for conversion disorder

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-past trauma or unconscious conflict
-primary or secondary gain(attention, sympathy)

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factitious disorder

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-for attention
-purposely faking symptoms
-no obvious external gains

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malingering

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faking physical symptoms to get something for the purpose of achieving a concrete objective
-may actually induce physical symptoms or just pretend to have them

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Munchausen syndrome by proxy

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  • type of factitious disorder
    -induce symptoms in another person
    -purpose is to receive attention or sympathy
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substance use

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taking moderate amounts of a substance in a way that doesnt interfere with functioning

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substance intoxication

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physical reaction to a substance

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substance abuse

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use in a way that is dangerous or causes substantial impairment

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substance dependence

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tolerance and withdrawal (drug seeking behavior)

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tolerance

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needing more of a substance to get the same effect/reduced effect from same ammount

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withdrawal

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physical symptom reaction when substance is discontinued after regular use

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depressants

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behavioral sedation (alcohol, sedative)

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stimulants

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increase alertness and elevate mood (cocaine, nicotine, aderal)

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opiates

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large category of different things/produce analgesia and euphoria (heroin, morphine, codeine)

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hallucinogens

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alter sensory perception (marijuana, LSD)

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DSM-5 symptoms of substance use disorder

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-need 2 or more within a year
-taking more than intended
-desire to cut down use
-excessive time spent using/acquiring/recovering
-craving
-role disruption
-interpersonal problems

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the worst drug

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methamphetamine

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most addictive drug

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nicotine
-removes feeling of stress and gives energy

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alcohol related disorder

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-central nervous system
-influenced several neurotransmitter systems
-associated brain conditions (dementia and Wernicke’s disease)
-fetal alcohol syndrome
-specific target is GABA

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sedative

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calming

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hypnotic

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sleep inducing

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anxiolytic

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anxiety reducing (benzodiazepines)

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opioids

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-natural and synthetic substances with narcotic effect

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opiate

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natural chemical in the opium poppy with narcotic effects

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analgesics

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painkiller

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hallucinogens

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-change the way you perceive the world
-delusions, paranoia, hallucinations, altered sensory state
-LSD is common
-tolerance is rapid withdrawal symptoms are uncommon

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inhalents

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-substances found in volatile solvents
-breathed directly into lungs

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cognitive

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people use drugs when they anticipate positive effects

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agonist

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similar chemical composition as the abused drug
-methadone, nicotine gum

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Antagonistic

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block or counteract the positive effect of drug
- naltrexone for opiate and alcohol problem

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stimulants

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-most common in U.S.
-increase alertness and increase energy
-amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine, ADHD meds

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Amphetamine use disorder

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-produce elation, vigor, reduce fatigue
-stimulate CNS
-enhancing release of norepinephrine and dopamine

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ecstasy and crystal meth

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-amphetamine effects, but without crash
-both drugs have a high risk of dependence

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cocaine-related disorder

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-short lived sensations of elation, vigor, reduce fatigue
-block the reuptake of dopamine
-apathy and boredom=relapse

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Nicotine-related disorders

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-stimulants nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in CNS
-relaxation, wellness, pleasure
-improves mood short term
-dependence=depression

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DSM5 criteria for tobacco withdrawal

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-unpleasant symptoms upon stopping or reducing
(insomnia, increased appetite, restlessness, trouble concentrating, anxiety and depression, irritability)
-clinically significant distress or impairment

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caffeine related disorders

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-used by over 90% of americans
-elevate mood and reduce fatigue
-blocks the reuptake of the neurotransmitter adenosine

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opponent process theory

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drugs themselves are easiest way to alleviate feelings of withdrawal

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neurobiological causes

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-affect pleasure pathway of the brain
-GABA turns off reward-pleasure systems
-inhibit neurotransmitter that produce anxiety/negative affect

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aversive

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make use of substances extremely unpleasant
-antabuse, silver nitrate

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efficacy of biological treatment

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-generally ineffective when used alone
-used to help withdrawal symptoms

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component treatment

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incorporate several elements such as psychotherapy and contingency management

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preventative efforts

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-recent shift away from education preventions
-greater enforcement of anti-drug laws

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comprehensive treatment and prevention

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-individual and group therapy
-aversion therapy and convert sensitization
-contingency management
-community reinforcement
-relapse prevention

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component treatment

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incorporate several elements such as psychotherapy and contingency management

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