Addiction
... • Substance Abuse – Pattern of drug use that diminishes one’s ability to fulfill responsibilities – May result in repeated use in dangerous situations – May lead to legal difficulties related to drug use ...
... • Substance Abuse – Pattern of drug use that diminishes one’s ability to fulfill responsibilities – May result in repeated use in dangerous situations – May lead to legal difficulties related to drug use ...
Neurobiology of Addiction
... If drug is not available to the neuron, unpleasant emotional and physical effects occur, because the normal activating and inhibitory neurotransmitter levels have been altered See example, next slide ...
... If drug is not available to the neuron, unpleasant emotional and physical effects occur, because the normal activating and inhibitory neurotransmitter levels have been altered See example, next slide ...
What is Addiction?
... Located in the _______________ Allows us to weigh __________________ Referred to as “The Seat of Sober Thought” Pre-Frontal Cortex still developing in teenagers “What are the implications of this information?” ...
... Located in the _______________ Allows us to weigh __________________ Referred to as “The Seat of Sober Thought” Pre-Frontal Cortex still developing in teenagers “What are the implications of this information?” ...
Substance Abuse Outline
... disorder; 65% of women have an additional psychiatric disorder. Most common comorbid disorders: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, other psychoses, ADHD. ...
... disorder; 65% of women have an additional psychiatric disorder. Most common comorbid disorders: depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, other psychoses, ADHD. ...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDERS Different substances affect the
... because of substance use Substances which are abused: Alcohol makes people less alert and impairs concentration and coordination. Long term problems with alcohol use can occur in many areas- physical, psychological and social. People who use alcohol are more likely to be introduced to other drugs. M ...
... because of substance use Substances which are abused: Alcohol makes people less alert and impairs concentration and coordination. Long term problems with alcohol use can occur in many areas- physical, psychological and social. People who use alcohol are more likely to be introduced to other drugs. M ...
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
... drug or even activity such as sex that gives short term pleasure can cause the addict to return to this activity or substance again and again so that the depression is forgotten for a while. This need for short term pleasure leads to repeated pleasure seeking behavior and thus creates addiction. ...
... drug or even activity such as sex that gives short term pleasure can cause the addict to return to this activity or substance again and again so that the depression is forgotten for a while. This need for short term pleasure leads to repeated pleasure seeking behavior and thus creates addiction. ...
315 LECTURE #1
... Common Elements Excessive use & Duration of use: Exceeds acceptable social norms Progression: Worsens with time Loss of Control: Unable to control amount. preoccupation with getting/using drug Impairment In: Social, Economic, legal, or physical health ~ ...
... Common Elements Excessive use & Duration of use: Exceeds acceptable social norms Progression: Worsens with time Loss of Control: Unable to control amount. preoccupation with getting/using drug Impairment In: Social, Economic, legal, or physical health ~ ...
Substance Abuse Terminology (April 2014)
... Methadone: A long-acting synthetic opioid medication that is used in treating opioid addiction and pain. Opioid: A compound or drug that binds to receptors in the brain involved in the control of pain and other functions (e.g., morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone). Physical Dependence: An adapt ...
... Methadone: A long-acting synthetic opioid medication that is used in treating opioid addiction and pain. Opioid: A compound or drug that binds to receptors in the brain involved in the control of pain and other functions (e.g., morphine, heroin, hydrocodone, oxycodone). Physical Dependence: An adapt ...
Substance Related Disorders
... behavior and loss of decisional flexibility •Not all who become dependent experience it same way or are motivated by same factors •Different factors may be more or less important at different stages (drug availability, social acceptance, peer pressure, personality and biology) ...
... behavior and loss of decisional flexibility •Not all who become dependent experience it same way or are motivated by same factors •Different factors may be more or less important at different stages (drug availability, social acceptance, peer pressure, personality and biology) ...
Dysregulated Postsynaptic Density and Endocytic Zone in the
... Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than the you meant to Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to Spending a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from use of the substance Cravings and urges to use the substance Not managing to do what you ...
... Taking the substance in larger amounts or for longer than the you meant to Wanting to cut down or stop using the substance but not managing to Spending a lot of time getting, using, or recovering from use of the substance Cravings and urges to use the substance Not managing to do what you ...
Bruce Alexander Presentation - FEAD (Film Exchange on Alcohol
... of a drug or other substance; spec. a condition characterized by regular or poorly controlled use of a psychoactive substance despite adverse physical, psychological, or social consequences, often with the development of physiological tolerance and withdrawal symptoms ...
... of a drug or other substance; spec. a condition characterized by regular or poorly controlled use of a psychoactive substance despite adverse physical, psychological, or social consequences, often with the development of physiological tolerance and withdrawal symptoms ...
DEFINITION OF “ADDICTION” The term "addiction" is used in many
... Addiction and drug control legislation.: Most countries have legislation which brings various drugs and drug-like substances under the control of licensing systems. Typically this legislation covers any or all of the opiates, amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, barbiturates, hallucinogens (tryptami ...
... Addiction and drug control legislation.: Most countries have legislation which brings various drugs and drug-like substances under the control of licensing systems. Typically this legislation covers any or all of the opiates, amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, barbiturates, hallucinogens (tryptami ...
Substance Disorders
... Substance Use Disorders: maladaptive use of psychoactive substances Substance abuse Substance dependence Substance-Induced Disorders: disorders that can be induced by using psychoactive substances Intoxication Withdrawal syndromes Mood disorders Delirium Dementia Amnesia Psychotic disorde ...
... Substance Use Disorders: maladaptive use of psychoactive substances Substance abuse Substance dependence Substance-Induced Disorders: disorders that can be induced by using psychoactive substances Intoxication Withdrawal syndromes Mood disorders Delirium Dementia Amnesia Psychotic disorde ...
What is Addiction?
... behaviour, reverting to it to feel pleasure and to find relief from pain and distress. In its more advanced forms, the person loses control over the behaviour. The feeling of loss of control is what people with more severe addictions commonly report as a defining characteristic of their problem. ...
... behaviour, reverting to it to feel pleasure and to find relief from pain and distress. In its more advanced forms, the person loses control over the behaviour. The feeling of loss of control is what people with more severe addictions commonly report as a defining characteristic of their problem. ...
Alcohol and Drug Related Disorders
... Intoxication is not diagnosed when someone simply ingests a substance that has the desired effect and no undesired side effects. ...
... Intoxication is not diagnosed when someone simply ingests a substance that has the desired effect and no undesired side effects. ...
Ch 13 Lesson 2 Notes * addiction, dependence, secondhand smoke
... body itself feels a direct need for a drug. Body craves it. - It takes approximately 20 seconds for nicotine to reach the brain - Activates the adrenal glands - Leaves the body craving more Psychological Dependence - Type of addiction in which the mind send signals to the body that it needs more of ...
... body itself feels a direct need for a drug. Body craves it. - It takes approximately 20 seconds for nicotine to reach the brain - Activates the adrenal glands - Leaves the body craving more Psychological Dependence - Type of addiction in which the mind send signals to the body that it needs more of ...
Substance Use
... 1. Tolerance (needing more to become intoxicated or discovering less effect with same amount) 2. Withdrawal* (characteristic withdrawal associated with type of drug) 3. Using more or for longer periods than intended? 4. Desire to or unsuccessful efforts to cut down? 5. Considerable time spent in obt ...
... 1. Tolerance (needing more to become intoxicated or discovering less effect with same amount) 2. Withdrawal* (characteristic withdrawal associated with type of drug) 3. Using more or for longer periods than intended? 4. Desire to or unsuccessful efforts to cut down? 5. Considerable time spent in obt ...
A. V. Sapay, O. N. Produn, A. V. Aleksandrova Psychological
... Abstinents syndrome is much worse that heroin addiction. Specifically speaking, it is more vexatious, prolonged, and has strong impact on mental state. The syndrome reveals through all sorts of mental disorders. Prime symptoms are depression, neurasthenia, conduct disorder, powerful compulsive attra ...
... Abstinents syndrome is much worse that heroin addiction. Specifically speaking, it is more vexatious, prolonged, and has strong impact on mental state. The syndrome reveals through all sorts of mental disorders. Prime symptoms are depression, neurasthenia, conduct disorder, powerful compulsive attra ...
Understanding Theories of Addictive Disorders
... Date-rape drug: drugs like Rohypnol (flunitrazepam), a strong sedative-hypnotic that can induce amnesia, and GHB are slipped into a drink so that a date can be assaulted while in a stupor and not remember what happened. It is now banned in the United States. Designer drugs (analogues): drugs formula ...
... Date-rape drug: drugs like Rohypnol (flunitrazepam), a strong sedative-hypnotic that can induce amnesia, and GHB are slipped into a drink so that a date can be assaulted while in a stupor and not remember what happened. It is now banned in the United States. Designer drugs (analogues): drugs formula ...
Substance Use Disorders
... – Over 50% of the U.S. (> 12 years age) report current use – 15 million Americans are alcohol dependent – Rates are highest among Caucasian & Native Americans – Males use and abuse alcohol more than females – Violence is associated with alcohol – Alcohol alone does not cause aggression ...
... – Over 50% of the U.S. (> 12 years age) report current use – 15 million Americans are alcohol dependent – Rates are highest among Caucasian & Native Americans – Males use and abuse alcohol more than females – Violence is associated with alcohol – Alcohol alone does not cause aggression ...
Substance
... Tolerance (need for increase amounts; diminished effect of the same amount) Withdrawal (certain symptoms when stop substance use, alcohol cures the syndrome) Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use Great amount of time is spent on activity related to the substance Social, ...
... Tolerance (need for increase amounts; diminished effect of the same amount) Withdrawal (certain symptoms when stop substance use, alcohol cures the syndrome) Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down substance use Great amount of time is spent on activity related to the substance Social, ...
Understanding Addictive Disorders
... a compulsive behavior; behavior is reinforcing (rewarding or pleasurable); loss of control in limiting intake ...
... a compulsive behavior; behavior is reinforcing (rewarding or pleasurable); loss of control in limiting intake ...
