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Day # 162: Sedative-Hypnotic Use Disorder

Bullet Psych

head trauma, hypoxia, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, electrolyte abnormalities, encephalopathy , other intoxications). Sedative-hypnotics can be effective, but they carry significant risks of dependence , tolerance , withdrawal , and abuse. Epidemiology : 12-month prevalence of sedative-hypnotic use disorder is ~0.2-0.5% of the U.S. population.

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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.