Addiction Présenté par: E/O Coulibaly Ousmane E/O Akka Mohamed Amine

Plan : Define addiction. Distinguish addictions from habits, and identify the signs of addiction. Discuss the addictive process, the physiology of addiction, and the biopsycho social model of addiction. Describe types of addictions. Evaluate treatment and recovery options.

definition 5/26/ Addiction is a behavior that is based on a repeated and irrepressible urge to do or consume something despite the motivation and efforts of the subject to avoid it.

5/26/ an addiction is manifested by a phenomenon of lack when one is deprived of a non-vital need (examples of vital needs: food, sleep...). this addiction is said to be serious, if its withdrawal leads to violence or aggression.

Habit versus Addiction Habit – repeated behavior in which the repetition may be unconscious Compulsion – if the habit occurs by compulsion and considerable discomfort is experienced if the behavior is not performed, then the repetition or habit is considered an addiction

Signs of Addiction Four common symptoms: Obsession Loss of control Negative consequences Denial

The Addictive Process “Nurturing through avoidance” The physiology of addiction: Neurotransmitters Tolerance Withdrawal

Figure 11.1 Cycle of Psychological Addiction Figure 11.1

Figure 11.2 Risk Factors for Addiction Figure

Figure 11.2 Risk Factors for Addiction (continued) Figure

Figure 11.2 Risk Factors for Addiction (continued) Figure

Types of Addiction Process addictions – behaviors known to be addictive because they are mood altering: Money addictions Compulsive gambling Compulsive shopping and borrowing Work addiction Exercise: Addictive exercisers Muscle dysmorphia Internet Sexual Multiple

Figure 11.3 Signs of Work Addiction Figure 11.3

How Addiction Affects Family and Friends Codependence – a person is “addicted to the addict”; they assume responsibil ity for meeting the addict’s need and neglect their own Enablers – people who knowingly or unknowingly protect addicts from the n atural consequences of their actions

Treatment for and Recovery from Addiction Intervention – planned process of confrontation by people who are important to the addict; its purpose is to allow the addict to see the destructive nature of the addiction Treatment: Abstinence – refraining from the addictive behavior Detoxification – adjustment physically and congnitively to being free from th e influence of addiction

Choosing a Treatment The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) – Project MATCH Three strategies for addiction treatment were studied: Cognitive-behavioral therapy Motivational psychology 12-step programs Conclusion was that focus for treatment selection should be on choosing a pr ogram that was complete

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