Ethics
What are the four types of internet based interventions?
i) web-based interventions, ii) online counselling and therapy, iii) artificial intelligence and virtual reality therapeutic software, and iv) other online activities
Dopamine D2 receptor
Methylphenidate
What drives the habit loop?
craving
What is telepsychiatry?
Answer: Telepsychiatry is a form of video conferencing by which a specialist at a remote site directly evaluates patients at an originating site. This method basically uses teleconferencing technology to evaluate patients, establish the doctor patient relationship, as well as facilitate documentation.
To separate rats into alcohol preferring and alcohol nonpreferring group
What are the two aspects that the study explored?
Acute brain changes in DA activity induced by drugs
Long-term brain changes in DA activity and functional consequences in drug addicts
Why might having consistent terminology/definitions be important for scientific research into addictions?
Can control for a single factor; apply across multiple studies; can apply same treatment for same problem
What are the challenges of digital technology in relation to addiction treatment?
There are potential hindrances such as digital trust and transparency, cost and accessibility, interoperability and handling big data to produce best practices, that need to be addressed.
What was rats treated on day 0 of the study?
null vector
Why is methylphenidate abused less than cocaine?
More side effects as the clearance rate is slower
Stays in the brain longer reducing the need for frequent use
What are the four main groupings of symptoms in substance use disorders
Impaired control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacological criteria
What is the ultimate goal of digital technology?
The ultimate goal of digital technology should be enhancing the engagement between patient and clinician to facilitate the recovery by strengthening the connectedness.
How was the overexpression of DRD2 ensured?
PET scan - intense concentration of DRD2 demonstrates bindings in the NAc near the injection site
What is the radioligand that was used and what was its purpose?
[11C] raclopride is a DAD2 receptor radioligand that competes with DA to bind to the receptors
Buddhism focusing on the c___ of the behavior. Self-help might focus on changing the ____.
Auses; routine
What are the advantages to internet technology mediated therapy?
The clients can contact a counselor from any distance and at any time, at their convenience. This also shares the advantage of changing the regular office based approach. Clients can get in touch with their therapist from their home or any other locations of their choice. Also, in this modality, writing shares an equal role with the face - to - face interaction.
How long did it take for alcohol nonpreferring rats and alcohol preferring rats to return back to baseline level after the first round of vector injection?
14 days and 8 days
What are the three brain regions that are connected to dopamine release?
1. The mesolimbic circuit
2. The mesocortical circuit
3. The nigrostriatal circuit
What did Yoda say when your girlfriend checked if you gave up your prequel meme addiction
If into the security recordings you go, only pain you will find