Neurobiology of Addiction Flashcards
1
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% GENETIC VULNERABILITY ADDICTION
A
40-60%
2
Q
TREATING COMORBIDITIES paradigm, eg HIV
A
Seek Test Treat Retain
3
Q
DOMAINS OF DYSFUNCTION ADDICTION CYCLE
A
binge/intoxication (incentive salience)
withdrawal/negative affect (negative emotional states)
preoccupation/anticipation (executive function)
4
Q
BINGE/INTOXICATION SITE
A
basal ganglia
5
Q
WITHDRAWAL/NEGATIVE AFFECT SITE
A
extended amygdala
6
Q
PREOCCUPATION/ANTICIPATION
A
prefrontal cortex
7
Q
NEUROTRANSMITTER MEDIATES STRESSOR RESPONSE
A
corticotropin releasing factor
8
Q
NICOTINE RECEPTORS
A
nicotinic
9
Q
ALCOHOL RECEPTORS
A
γ-aminobutyric acid
10
Q
OPIOID RECEPTORS
A
opioid
11
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MARIJUANA RECEPTORS
A
cannabinoid (predominantly CB1)