The Disease Process and Addressing Substance Use Disorders-TEACHING THE SCIENCE OF ADDICTION TO NON-CLINICIANS

TEACHING THE SCIENCE OF ADDICTION TO NON-CLINICIANS - Part 2

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Video Summary

The video discusses various aspects of addiction and substance use disorder. It explains how the reward pathway in the brain is activated by substances like methamphetamine, leading to increased craving and decreased reward over time. Specific triggers and cues can escalate cravings and lead to relapse. The video also emphasizes that addiction is a behavioral disorder, with behavioral criteria being more important than physical symptoms like tolerance and withdrawal. It highlights the four C's of addiction: loss of control, cravings, compulsive use, and negative consequences. The video then explores the importance of context in addiction, using examples of rat park experiments and the Vietnam War study to show how the environment can influence substance use. The impact of trauma and co-occurring mental health issues on addiction is also discussed. The video concludes by emphasizing that addiction is a treatable condition and that education and understanding can help reduce stigma and promote recovery. It suggests contacting the Opioid Response Network for further education and training on addiction.<br />No credits are mentioned in the video transcript.

Keywords

addiction

substance use disorder

reward pathway

craving

relapse