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==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1a : the [[act]] of inhibiting : the state of [[being]] inhibited

*1a : the [[act]] of inhibiting : the state of [[being]] inhibited

Inhibitions can serve [[necessary]] [[social]] [[functions]], reducing or preventing certain [[antisocial]] [[impulses]] from being acted on.

Inhibitions can serve [[necessary]] [[social]] [[functions]], reducing or preventing certain [[antisocial]] [[impulses]] from being acted on.

The [[consumption]] of alcohol or certain [[drugs]] may reduce inhibitions with effects varying from person to person. At low [[concentrations]] of blood alcohol, social inhibitions may be reduced. However, some substances may actually [[strengthen]] these inhibitions: for instance [[abuse]] of stimulants may lead to [[anxiety]] and heightened inhibition. This is more common in drugs with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphoria dysphoric] effects.

The [[consumption]] of alcohol or certain [[drugs]] may reduce inhibitions with effects varying from person to person. At low [[concentrations]] of blood alcohol, social inhibitions may be reduced. However, some substances may actually [[strengthen]] these inhibitions: for instance [[abuse]] of stimulants may lead to [[anxiety]] and heightened inhibition. This is more common in drugs with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphoria dysphoric] effects.

[[Category: Psychology]]

[[Category: Psychology]]