Addictive Behaviors Flashcards
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What is addiction
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Ingestion of a substance or engaging in an activity which is compulsive and interferes with daily life and responsibilities
2
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What are the 3 theories of reasons for addiction
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Self-medication, Choice model, Disease model
3
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What is self-medication theory
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Addiction caused when the substance or activity is used as an escape or relief from anxiety and stress
4
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what is the disease model for addiction?
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Addiction treated as a chronic brain disease , changes in brain systems and chemistry, substance or activity is like a reward system
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