01 - Understanding Addiction

Introduction ~ Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ~ 6.5% of the population over 12 reported heavy drinking ~ 9.2% reported illicit drug use ~ The majority of people who use recreationally will not need treatment ~ Addiction is characterized by compulsive craving for the substance and using that substance despite negative consequences ~ Cravings and compulsive behavior are caused in large part as a consequence of substance use or addictive behaviors on the brain causing ~ Emotional ~ Cognitive ~ Physical ~ Summary -Definition of addiction -Characteristics of a chronic disease -Factors Influencing Addiction -Continuum of addiction -Theories of causation -Reinforcers within the cycle of addiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices