addiction

Question 1

Addiction

Answer 1

Compulsive engagement in a rewarding stimulus despite harmful consequences.

Question 2

Withdrawal

Answer 2

Unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms experienced when a person stops using a substance they are addicted to.

Question 3

Physical Addiction

Answer 3

Dependence that involves physiological changes and withdrawal symptoms when the substance is not used.

Question 4

Psychological Addiction

Answer 4

Dependence characterized by cravings and a strong desire to use the substance due to its pleasurable effects.

Question 5

The Role of Dopamine

Answer 5

Addictive substances and behaviors can lead to increased dopamine release, contributing to the pleasurable effects and reinforces the addiction.

Question 6

Influences of Addiction

Answer 6

• Genetics
• Environment
• Mental Health
• Properties of the substance

Question 7

Intoxication

Answer 7

A state of being under the influence of a substance
leading to altered
- behaviour
- mood
- cognition
- physiological effects

Question 8

Detoxification

Answer 8

The process of clearing harmful substances from the body, often done under medical supervision to manage withdrawal symptoms.

Question 9

Reinforcement and Reward System

Answer 9

Addiction is reinforced by the brain’s reward system, which responds to substances with dopamine release, reinforcing continued use.

Question 10

Cravings

Answer 10

Intense desires for the substance, triggered by
- environmental cues
- emotions
- physiological responses.

Question 11

Relapse

Answer 11

The return to substance use after a period of abstinence, often due to triggers, cravings, or environmental factors.

Question 12

Harm Reduction

Answer 12

Minimising negative consequences of substance use, even if complete abstinence is not achieved.