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Day # 162: Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder

Bullet Psych

head trauma, hypoxia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, electrolyte abnormalities, encephalopathy , other intoxications). For example, sedative-hypnotics are sedating, but withdrawal can brain excitation, anxiety, and seizures. Due to similar mechanisms, alcohol and all drugs of this class are cross-tolerant , and their effects are additive.

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Day # 161: Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)

Bullet Psych

Alcohol is reinforcing because it increases dopamine release in the brain's reward system, particularly in the mesolimbic pathway, leading to feelings of pleasure, relaxation, and euphoria. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is the most common substance use disorder , affecting millions worldwide. Highest rates in ages 1829.