Addiction Flashcards
The 7 Dimensions of Addiction
1 Substance use
2 Problem
3 Physical adaptation
4 Behavioral dependence
5 Cognitve impairment
6 Medical harm
7 Motivation for change
SUD
Substance Use Disorder
Integrative approach
1 comprehensive
2 multidisciplinary
3 holistic
4 collaborative
Etiology of Addiction- different models of causation
Personal Responsibility Model
Agents Model
Depositional Model
Social Learning Model
Sociocultural Model
Public Health Perspective
Personal Responsibility Model
Addiction is a failure of self-control; a violation of moral, ethical, religious standards
Remedies: legislation; education; repentance; punishment; social sanctions.
12 step programs emphasize character flaws so you need a higher power, see spiritual awakening as key
Agents Model
The drug & it’s addictive qualities are to blame
Prohibition was based on this
War on drugs too
Remedy is to eradicate the drug
Depositional Model
Places primary cause on the individual’s propensity to be addicted to that agent.
Disease Model (sub model)
Addicted ppl are different from most and therefore incapable of controlling themselves. Supported by liquor industry.
Reduces personal responsibility. Seeks genetic predisposition. Posit past use alter brain to compromise self control
Social Learning Model
Emphasizes role of experience in shaping addiction. Social environment influence
SocioCultural
The influence of your social milieu and culture.
Public Health Perspective factors
Broad approach taking all of the other models into account. Divides causal factors into 3 categories.
- Agent: the drug itself
- host: personal characteristics of the individual
- the environment
Looks at interactions btwn fa
Routes of Administration
- ingestion
- inhalation
- intranasal
- injection
Major classes of drugs and their acute effects
Stimulants
Sensitives
Opiates
Psychedelics
Cannabis
Steroids
Long term effects
Dependence
Acute events
Toxicity
Adverse consequences
Fetal effect
Engaging
Empathic Understanding
- kindness
- comfort
- empathy
- avoid confrontation
- patience
Reflective listening
OARS - Fundamental Counseling Skills
Staying Focused
Taking an active interest on your client
Menschenbild
OARS
O open questions
A affirm
R reflect
S summarize