Theories of Addiction Paper Throughout the past several weeks‚ the concept of addiction was presented to the class. In order to better grasp the concept of addiction‚ a few theories were presented that aided our ability to conceptualize it. The theory that is the focus of this paper will be the disease model of addiction. This theory states that addiction is similar to any other disease that can affect the human body and psyche. In addition‚ the disease model of addiction states that addiction‚
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Certain models and theories regarding addiction have a tremendously valuable impact con society’s reaction toward addiction. There are certain aspects of each theory which are very important in the treatment of addiction. Not all addicts and alcoholics fit into the 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
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Theories of Addiction: Methamphetamine Users’ Explanations for Continuing Drug Use and Relapse The preclinical models used were constructed to draw attention to the unique side of addiction behavior (Newton‚ De La Garza‚ Kalechstein‚ Tziortzis‚ & Jacobsen. 2009‚ p. 295). “These include Negative Reinforcement (“Pain Avoidance”)‚ Positive Reinforcement (“Pleasure Seeking”)‚ Incentive Salience (“Craving”)‚ Stimulus Responsive Learning (“Habits”)‚ and Inhibitory Control Dysfunction (“Impulsivity”)”
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Programme Edexcel BTEC Levels 4 and 5 Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care Unit Title: Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care Unit : 12 Date Issued: 20 January 2014 Student Name St Patrick Student ID No.: Date of final Submission: TBA Edexcel Registration No.: Unit Leader: Mr. Mihir Parker Internal Verifier Name: Mr Hasa Ram
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Comparison of Theories The family model theory and the diseases model of addiction are very essential in understanding from psychology point of view. The foremost discussion is the family model. This theory has a very strong belief that the addiction of an individual is could only be understood when the relation of the person with his family is considered on the first priority‚ this means that any person is determined by his addiction and other habits by his relation with his family members
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treatment was at the least brutal punishment. “Until research showed that addiction was a treatable disease of the brain‚ many addicts were also given prison sentences or shut away in asylums because it was assumed that they were permanently lacking in moral or mental substance”( The Evolution of Addiction Treatment‚ 2012). Imprisonment had the effect of detoxification but no understanding of the physical components of addiction. Many thought addicts deserved the pain they suffered going through detox
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summer work: One of the units that you will be studying in Y12 is ‘Physiological Disorders’ (unit 14). Summer work Assignment Physiological disorders‚ their nature‚ signs and symptoms The purpose of this assignment is to: Understand the nature of physiological disorders. Scenario: You have been asked by North Middlesex Hospital to create two information leaflets explaining the nature of two named physiological disorders and their signs and symptoms. The most successful way to
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Physiological changes essay Many changes happen to an older person’s body as they age. Internal and external changes bring about fresh challenges to staying healthy. The physiological changes include gastrointestinal changes‚ muscular and skeletal system changes‚ as well as changes in organs. Along with these issues‚ senses begin to diminish. Everyday tasks become increasingly more difficult. Simply moving around during daily routines becomes difficult with age. These changes can cause secondary
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PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY Physiological psychology focuses on the relationship between our biological makeup and our behaviour and experiences. This area of psychology can be very convincing. For example we do know that the structure of our nervous system (including our brains) and the action of chemicals can have an effect on our behaviour. Some physiological psychologists take a reductionist argument to answer the above question. That is‚ they argue that behaviour and experiences can
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Unit 14 Physiological disorders Task1 P1 and P2 Physiological Disorder | Panic Disorder | Bipolar Disorder | Cause of Disorder | The causes of panic attacks and panic disorder are not so easy to understand.Normally the tendency to have panic attacks runs in families.This is always connected to the one of the major event of a person in his life graduating from college and entering the workplace‚ getting married‚ and having a baby. Severe stress‚ such as the death of a loved one‚ divorce‚ or job
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