Introduction Addiction is a chronic disease, and can be progressive, relapsing and fatal (Heyman, 2009). There are many models of addiction theories. The disease model, which sees addiction as a medical condition along the same lines of diabetes and arthritis, is the most widely known in the public due to its depiction in media and film as a result of the popularity of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). It is also the most dominant treatment model in the USA (Rasmussen, 2000).…
Addiction has long been understood to mean an uncontrollable habit of using alcohol or other drugs. Because of the physical effects of these substances on the body, and particularly the brain, people have often thought…
Cited: “Definition of Addiction.” The American Society of Addiction Medicine. N.p.,n.d. Web. 29 September 2012…
The foundation of psychological stress has been found to be based on the lack of control and predictability. Corticol levels in an individual will be raised due to the stress. This stress level can be associated with the lack of impulse control, which plays an important role in becoming addicted and staying addicted. Some stress can make the individual feel euphoria, but too much can leave the person feeling sick. An individual needs just enough stress in their lives to challenge their body without overloading their system. Psychological stress is not the only change that is going on in your body during pleasure seeking periods, dopamine levels are also changing. Like stress too little dopamine in your system can leave you feeling sick or depressed, but the right amounts can leave you feeling happy and excited. Researchers are also trying to see if the changes to the neuronal transmitters might also be playing a role in the addicted person’s lack of an acoustic startle…
There are many differences between an annotated bibliography and a literature review. An annotated bibliography is a compilation of citations, and this provides the reader the information needed to locate references. A literature review is based on a particular problem with some scientific knowledge and the current theoretical information. The annotated bibliography includes a description and explanation of the sources; a basic citation does not contain this (Carlson, 2003). Published studies have literature reviews that contain the background from which the problem was studied. The citing of sources and the compiling of a bibliography are the action that helps to prove a valid research has been performed. Literature reviews are based on the most relevant sources, but the reader should be familiar with the researched problem (Munhall, 2011). As for the readers, the annotated bibliography allows them the ability to double check the claim, the validity of the interpretation being made, and the availability of the specific information regarding each of the sources used.…
Outline and define what is meant by addiction. (5marks) Addiction is a repetitive habit pattern that increases risk of disease and/ or associated personal and social problems. Most theories say addiction goes through 3 stages, the first is initiation which is how the addiction starts?, then into maintenance, why addict continues?, and finally into relapse, why an addict may stop and start again? Theorists define addiction by 6 sub components of addiction, one is salience this is the desire to perform the addictive act. Another is mood modification such as ‘high’, most addicts perform the addictive act to achieve this. Tolerance is a big one whereby the more the addictive behaviour is done the tolerance levels increase therefore more has to be done to get the same effect. If withdrawing from the addictive behaviour withdrawal symptoms may occur such as unpleasant feelings or physical effects, this…
References: Ghodse, H. (2012). Drugs of Abuse and Dependence In: Cambridge University Press (ed.), Drugs and Addictive Behavior: A Guide to Treatment. (pp.98-99). New York, New York Cambridge University Press…
Drug addiction is considered a progressive disease that if left untreated can result in death. When we become addicted we have lost control of the desire and need for the substance. This loss of control causes us to become consumed by the desire and the need for the substance. Addiction produces changes in the brain that cause our behavior to change. This change in behavior is what leads to the loss of control. “This is not something that develops overnight for any individual. Generally there is a series of steps that individuals go through from experimentation and occasional use to the actual loss of control.” (HBO). The progression of this disease has no specific time frame. It differs from person to person. Regardless of time, addiction follows the same path. We become addicted, our disease progresses, and either we get help and recover or we take one of the following options: jail, institution, or death.…
For the purpose of this paper the focus will be on the substance of drugs of abuse when discussing ‘addiction’, but before getting into the two controversial sides another definition we can look at outside of these two opinions is taken from textbook, Psychology 10th Ed, by David G. Myers:…
Smoking is a form of nicotine dependence that many of us rely on for various reasons. Every person smokes for a reason whether it is peer pressure in high school, parents smoking, friends, co workers. People want to fit into the in crowd some have started and want to quit or have tried multiple times and have not succeeded. The withdrawal symptoms can include irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating and increased appetite while trying to quit smoking. Smoking is a for of nicotine dependence research suggests that nicotine may be as addictive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.(“Smoking Cessation,” 2012) Stress may be another reason people take up smoking to clam your nerves. Depending on how much they smoke you can go through a pack a day or more the more you smoke the harder it is to quit.…
The best scientific evidence for addiction is provided by persistent substance use in the face of cumulative costs, such as psychological distress, social conflict and physical harm to health (Glifford et al,. 2007). Addictive behaviors represent confusing and complex patterns of human activity (Shaffer, 1996, 1997). These behaviors include drug and alcohol abuse, some eating disorders, compulsive or pathological gambling, excessive sexual behaviors, and other intemperate behavior patterns. These behaviors have defied explanation throughout history. The field of addictions rests upon a variety of disciplines. Medicine, psychology, psychiatry, chemistry, physiology, law, political science, sociology, biology and witchcraft have all influenced our understanding of addictive…
My Service Learning in BIS 201 took place at Sojourner Recovery Services. Sojourner Recovery Services is a drug recovery facility for drug dependents men, women and adolescents. Sojourner Recovery Services assisted me with choosing a specific location and demographic to complete my Service Learning. I decided to choose to work with the adolescent. The adolescent population at Sojourner Recovery Service for drug dependent teens and preteens has different sites depending on the issue. Sojourner Recovery Services has an Inpatient facility as well as Outpatient. The honor was all mines to complete service at the Outpatient facility known as IOP. IOP is an abbreviation for Individualized Outpatient Treatment.…
5. Smith, D. E. (2012). Editor 's Note: The Process Addictions and the New ASAM Definition of Addiction. Journal Of Psychoactive Drugs, 44(1), 1-4. doi:10.1080/02791072.2012.662105…
Military Veterans face many life changing stressors while away on active duty as well as when they return home. To cope with the stress, drugs and alcohol become a way to self-medicate and cover the unseen pain. Substance abuse, because of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is a coping mechanism for some of the nation’s Veterans, but with proper medical attention, treatment is possible. PTSD can occur after a traumatic event, in which there are four types of symptoms: reliving the event or flashbacks, avoiding situations that may trigger memories, and feeling numb or detached from life (“United States Department of Veteran Affairs”, 2013). Many classifications of drugs are abused to help cope with the different symptoms of PTSD. Unfortunately, substance abuse has negative consequences and in return, increases the stressors experienced once home. Treatment and recovery options are available to make the coping a positive experience.…
As a part of my clinical experience in psychiatry, I was posted in valankini ward. I came across a client by name Mr. Shankappa is admitted with complaints of alcoholism, grandeous ideas and aggressive behavior. As I was interested in him I took his for my case study.…