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Someone is using marijuana to avoid withdrawal (e.g., irritability, sleep disruptions), feeling “high,” and because they require more and more of it to feel the same effects they once felt. What is the most likely stage of “typical progression of substance use” that this person belongs to?

Which neurotransmitter is uniquely important in marijuana use?

Which is the best example of CBT-I’s sleep restriction step?

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?

Mouse Party: How does alcohol offer a “double sedative punch?”

Karl Hart Ted Talk: At the time of this Ted Talk, what seems to be strongly influencing 75% of heroin overdose deaths?

Throughout the Substance Use Disorders chapter, we discussed how many of our laws/regulations are not based on research. Describe one example of this. Be sure to cite your sources (e.g., book, lecture, Ted Talk, or outside source). Answers should be no longer than 2 sentences.

Describe the Dopamine hypothesis for Schizophrenia. Answers should be no longer than 2 sentences.

Andrew is observed headbanging every night before bed and sometimes in the middle of the night. He does not meet criteria for any developmental disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Which sleep disorder does he likely have?

Provide one way that OCD and OCPD differ. Answer should be no longer than 1 sentence.