The Disease Process and Addressing Substance Use Disorders-HOW CLINICIANS ASSESS A PERSON WITH SUD

HOW CLINICIANS ASSESS A PERSON WITH SUD - Part 2

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Video Summary

The video discusses the concept of addiction and substance use disorder, focusing on factors that contribute to addiction and dispelling common misconceptions. It explains that addiction is a chronic relapsing medical illness that is caused by disordered brain reward circuitry and manifests as a behavioral disorder. Factors such as genetic, physiological, environmental, and social factors all play a role in addiction. The video also highlights the importance of context in addiction, citing examples of how environmental factors can influence substance use. It emphasizes the need for education and understanding to counter stigma and bias surrounding addiction. The video concludes by noting that addiction is treatable and that people can recover. It promotes seeking education and training from the Opioid Response Network for localized resources. No credits were granted in the video.

Keywords

addiction

substance use disorder

chronic relapsing medical illness

behavioral disorder

recovery