: Amphetamine Use and Abuse

AUO_PSY370_M2A2_DiagnosisTemplate.pdf

Module 3 Assignment 2: Amphetamine Use and Abuse – LASA 1

Read the continuing scenario about Aaliyah and address the following items:

• Examine the change in amphetamine use and abuse in the U.S. from the 1950s to the present.
• Explain to which schedule amphetamines belong and why they are on the Schedule of Controlled Substances.
• Explain the effects Aaliyah might be experiencing as a result of her regular amphetamine use. Be sure to include:
  • Acute effects, chronic effects, and withdrawal
  • Effects on physiology (brain and body), behavior, mood, and toxicity
• Give
  at least three indications from the case study suggesting there may be a
  problem with Aaliyah’s substance use. That is, describe at least three
  likely behaviors that Aaliyah is likely to exhibit if she is misusing
  amphetamines.

Determine
whether Aaliyah has an abuse problem or a dependency problem. Include a
discussion of DSM-IV-TR criteria. Use the template to help you make the
assessment.

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