NSG 325 - Psych Final Exam Study Guide.
NSG 325 - Psych Final Exam Study Guide/NSG 325 - Psych Final Exam Study Guide. Alcohol & Drug abuse – withdrawal/treatments/medications/patient teaching - HANDOUT Predisposing Factors • Biological Factors • Psychological Factors • Sociocultural Factors Biologic Factors 1. Genetic predisposition 2. Low response to ethanol 3. Neurotransmitter deficiency – low levels of dopamine neurotransmission. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter that helps the person remember what is pleasurable. Psychological Factors 1. Regression and fixation at the pregenital, oral level of psychosexual development 2. Critical behavior with underlying self-doubts 3. Dependent personality 4. Low self-esteem 5. Basic depressive personality organization 6. Intolerance for frustration and pain 7. Lack of success 8. Lack of meaningful relationships 9. Difficulty with intimacy
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