CH. 25 - Medical Model of SUDs Flashcards
1
Q
Can a genetic variance cause addiction?
A
yes
2
Q
What is the Theory of Neuroplasticity?
A
A theory that suggests that our brain’s neural pathways are constantly changing and adapting to environmental changes.
3
Q
What is the cornerstone of the medical model?
A
The medical model rests on the assumption that disease states are the result of a biological dysfunction, possibly one on the cellular or even molecular level.
4
Q
Does the addict have any “control” in the Jellinck model of alcoholism?
A
no. Jellinek’s work stated that like other disease states, alcoholism presented a specific pattern of symptoms, including (a) a loss of control over one’s drinking, (b) a progression of symptoms, and (c) if left untreated, the potential to cause the drinker’s death.
