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Addiction…

Addiction…. Adapted from a class by John Fitzgerald, PhD, LPC, CAS. What Works?. relationships. What is addition?. “Drug addiction is a brain disease.”. Nora Volkow, MD Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse. What do you think?. Is addiction a brain disease or isn’t it?.

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Addiction…

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  1. Addiction… Adapted from a class by John Fitzgerald, PhD, LPC, CAS

  2. What Works?

  3. relationships

  4. What is addition?

  5. “Drug addiction is a brain disease.” Nora Volkow, MD Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

  6. What do you think? Is addiction a brain disease or isn’t it? If top researchers can’t decide how are we supposed to come to a consensus?

  7. What is Dopamine? Think of it as a reward system for your brain…

  8. Dopamine Provides Reinforcement • How is dopamine related to addiction? • Discussion…

  9. Dopamine Index • Cheeseburger • Sex • Nicotine • Cocaine • Meth Source: UCLA Integrates Substance Abuse Programs

  10. What do you think? Do you have an unlimited supply of dopamine?

  11. Lets talk about brain activity… Ooh fun…

  12. I’m not addicted to anything… And I never will be… Why should I care?

  13. Addiction Treatment System

  14. < 10 % get help ~ 60 % drop out >60 % relapse

  15. Who is interested in all this? Discussion…

  16. What should I take away from all this information? Addiction changes the way your brain works and how you connect with others

  17. Developmental Skills • Self-regulation • Engagement in relationships • Two-way communication • Problem solving • Idea creation • Making connections between ideas

  18. Thank you… Any Questions?

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