Addiction and Abuse - Overview

Question 1

Definition of Addiction

Answer 1

recurrent or relapsing behavior resulting in rewarding experience AND harm

Question 2

Key Aspects of Addiction

Answer 2

1. Strong motivation to perform behavior
2. Loss of control in regulation behavior
3. Unpleasant experience when behavior is not performed

Question 3

Brain chemistry of addiction

Answer 3

activates and increases dopamine signaling in mesolimbic system

Question 4

Important factor in determining addictiveness of a drug

Answer 4

speed of onset

Question 5

Components of Addiction (there are 11)

Answer 5

1. dependence
2. withdrawal
3. tolerance
4. obsession
5. compulsion
6. impulsiveness
7. automaticity
8. craving
9. substance abuse
10. positive reinforcement
11. negative reinforcement

Question 6

dependence

Answer 6

physical condition where absence of drug results in withdrawal symptoms

Question 7

withdrawal

Answer 7

unpleasant physical/emotional reaction when drug is not used (opposite of reward)

Question 8

tolerance

Answer 8

using the previous amount of drug results in less reward than previously –> have to up-adjust dose

Question 9

obsession

Answer 9

recurring thoughts

Question 10

compulsion

Answer 10

recurring behaviors

Question 11

impulsiveness

Answer 11

unplanned behavior w/o regard for consequences

Question 12

automaticity

Answer 12

behavior occurs w/o conscious thought

Question 13

craving

Answer 13

psychological process of anticipation and strong desire

Question 14

substance abuse

Answer 14

pattern of inappropriate or illicit use of substances for ….(need to look up)

Question 15

positive reinforcement

Answer 15

exposure to stimulus results in reward

Question 16

negative reinforcement

Answer 16

removal of stimulus reduces bad feelings