epidemiology and diagnosis will be addressed. Lastly three treatment options including the range of severity will be provided. There is difference between substance abuse and substance dependence. The distinction between the two is characterized by the role they play in a person’s life. Substance dependence is defined in terms of physiological and behavioral symptoms of substance abuse‚ and substance abuse in terms of social interaction and consequences. (Wikipedia‚ 2008) Substance abuse refers
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Drug addiction or drug dependence is an increasing epidemic worldwide. It is most common in more developed countries but that in no way means that it is not a growing and serious problem in our country Belize. What makes this problem even more critical is the fact that it is mostly a problem for our youths. In fact studies have indicated that drug addiction‚ especially of alcohol and tobacco is occurring at an increasingly younger age‚ while the number of deaths resulting directly from drug misuse
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Hallucinogens effective for Therapeutic in Addiction Treatment Hallucinogens are drugs that produce hallucinations which produce distortions in a person’s perception of reality. Although‚ hallucinogens do pose a danger to both our body and mind there is a positive side to hallucinogens for therapeutic uses. The focus will be on three hallucinogens which are LSD‚ Psilocybin and Ibogaine therapy for their effectiveness for therapeutic uses for addictions to alcohol‚ smoking cessations etc. LSD is
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expectations on physical experience of the drug Tolerance Current research on the causes and treatment of substance abuse disorders Social use of a chemical Rationales associated with substance use or abuse Main motivating force for humans Sociocultural influences on an individual’s substance use behaviors Research cited in your text suggests what about the terms substance abuse and addiction: Diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of a substance use disorder Withdrawal syndrome and dependence on a
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specifically "alcohol abuse"‚ "alcohol dependence‚" and "alcohol use disorder" which have slightly different definitions.[1] Alcohol misuse has the potential to damage almost every organ in the body‚ including the brain. The cumulative toxic effects of chronic alcohol abuse can cause both medical and psychiatric problems.[2] The American Medical Association considers alcoholism as a disease[3][4]:452 and supports a classification that includes both physical and mental components.[5]:33 The biological
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specific criteria of one theory or model so it is beneficial for Chemical Dependency Counselors to have an in depth understanding of various theories to draw from. Most theories about addiction fail to provide a comprehensive account of chemical abuse‚ dependence or addiction. There is truth and speculation to every theory. It is important for Chemical Dependency Counselors to continue to research and critique theories because it initiates the creation of new theories. For the purpose of examining two contrasting
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like the physical dependency‚ psychological dependency and the social context of the dependency. First of all‚ opiate addiction occurs after long-term use of the opiate and that person becomes physically dependent on it. Dependence on the opiates drug alleviates physical pain and allows those suffering from pain to function without constantly thinking about their pain. As with most opiates‚ the more individuals consume them‚ the higher their tolerance for that opiate becomes. Once physical dependence
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psychological. Psychological is an emotional dependence on the feeling a drug or action gives you. Physiological addiction goes beyond mental cravings. One becomes physiologically addicted to a substance when your body has marked a physical need for increasing doses. Drugs such as heroin‚ cocaine‚
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negative effects on a person’s health. - What is Addiction? o Psychological or physical dependence on a substance or behavior‚ characterized by a compulsive desire and increasing need for the substance or behavior and by harm to the individual and/or society. - Characteristics of Addictive Behavior 1. Reinforcement- addictive behaviors are reinforcing. Some aspect of the behavior produces pleasurable physical and emotional states or relives negative ones. 2. Compulsion or Craving- the individual
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influenced by alcoholism. According to the text it defines alcoholism “a disease in which there is physical and psychological dependence on alcohol. Alcohol dependence is another term for alcoholism.” (2009‚ pg302). Alcoholism includes four symptoms: • Craving- A strong need‚ or urge to drink. • Loss of control-Not being able to stop drinking once drinking has begun. • Physical dependence- Withdrawal symptoms‚ such as nausea‚ sweating‚ shakiness‚ and anxiety after stopping drinking • Tolerance-
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