One potentially life-threatening condition of antipsychotic medications involves involuntary and rhythmic movements of the tongue, eyes, hands, legs, and other body parts. This is known as
Karl Hart Ted Talk: When powder cocaine is dissolved in wate…
Karl Hart Ted Talk: When powder cocaine is dissolved in water and injected
Frankie gets out of bed frequently in the night and engages…
Frankie gets out of bed frequently in the night and engages in activities like sticking pillows in the oven, eating from the fridge, and/or watching TV. In the morning, he has no memory of doing these things. His sleep doctor is most concerned about
The negative symptoms of ___________, means the inability to…
The negative symptoms of ___________, means the inability to take action or become goal-oriented.
Troy’s soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses and b…
Troy’s soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses and blocks the airway temporarily while he sleeps. A sleep clinician would be most concerned about
Karl Hart Ted Talk: In the 1960-70’s research discussed, wha…
Karl Hart Ted Talk: In the 1960-70’s research discussed, what explained why rodents would repeatedly self-administer drugs until death?
Which is the correct severity ratings for substance use diso…
Which is the correct severity ratings for substance use disorder
Julia, a pharmacist at a hospital, often has rotating shifts…
Julia, a pharmacist at a hospital, often has rotating shifts. One weekend she works 3 days in a row, 6am-6pm, and then the next weekend, 6pm-6am. She struggles with falling and saying asleep. She likely is struggling with
Cindy, 12 years old, struggles to fall asleep without her pa…
Cindy, 12 years old, struggles to fall asleep without her parents in her bed. This means that at bedtime and each time she wakes naturally during the night (4-5 times), her parents must be there to help her fall asleep. She would likely be diagnosed with
Someone has developed a preoccupation with marijuana, spends…
Someone has developed a preoccupation with marijuana, spends a significant amount of time finding marijuana, and has reduced their involvement in important life activities. What is the most likely stage of “typical progression of substance use” that this person belongs to?