C7: Substance use

7 important questions on C7: Substance use

What are the implications of different trends per susbtance?

In research, the outcome measure is important.

What are two possible explanations for regional effects?

Selection effect or availability

What are two short term different effects of alcohol in adults and adolescents?

1. Adolescents are more susceptible to rewarding / effects related to learning and memory.
2. Adolescents are less susceptible to sedation / disrupted locomotion produced by alcohol.
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What are two long term different effects of alcohol in adults and adolescents?

1. The adolescent brain is more susceptible to damage than the adult brain.
2. Damage during adolescence may be permanent.

What can parents do with regard to their adolescent alcohol use?

Set rules.

What are three possible ways peers can influence substance use? (artikel Brown)

1. Direct influence
2. Selection and self-sustaining effects
3. Overestimating peer use

What are the results of the 'bar lab' research?

Evidence for strong proximal processes in alcohol use (mimicry).

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