Neurobiological theory
Several studies have shown that the development of addiction is directly related to changed in brain ________ and ________
Function and structure
This plays a key role in reward, motivation and he processing of emotions and can cause a person to exaggerate their response to stressful situations causing stress to be a trigger.
The amygdala
Several studies show that chronic drug addiction and alcohol addiction can cause significant reduction of this.
Grey matter
Some brain damage can be reverse if treated quickly and effectively, but it depends on these factors.
how often you have been using, your family history, and environmental factors.
This is the first Pixar movie that currently has 4 movies in total and is rumored to be making a 5th.
Hint (it stars Tom Hanks as the main character's voice)
Toy story
These are the three stages of the addiction cycle.
Binge/intoxication
Withdrawal/negative affect
Preoccupation/anticipation
This is located near the center of the brain and plays a role in drug- seeking behavior and habit formation.
The basal ganglia
Alcohol use disorder is associated with reduction in the size of this area of the brain that helps with decision-making.
the size of the frontal lobe
The brain can recover from addiction with these 3 things.
abstinence, rehabilitation and lifestyle changes.
Amazon originally only sold this.
Books
In what stage of the addiction cycle is when the brain's reward pathways are impaired and the stress response kicks in
Withdrawal/ negative affect
This part of the brain of someone with addiction can lead to increase cravings, risk-taking and relapse due to the structural damage from the addiction.
Pre-frontal cortex
Long-term cocain and methamphetamine used is linked with reduced volume in this part of the brain.
prefrontal cortex
These medications can help rebalance the brain and help with withdrawal symptoms.
methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.
This is the most common eye color in humans.
Brown
When the brain becomes desensitized to substances the increase of this reinforces compulsive behavior.
Dopamine release.
These interconnected brain regions are involved in controlling these 4 things.
movement, reward, processing and learning.
Chronic opiod use can affect the regions of the brain that manage this.
manage pain
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques.
Acorns come from this type of tree.
Oak trees
This key region is the part of the brain that gives us pleasure.
Mesolimbic dopamine system
It it important for psychologist and psychiatrist to understand how these parts of the brain interact with each other for this reason
To ensure the person gets the most appropriate treatment.
These three areas of the brain damaged by substance abuse that are responsible for motor skills and balance, the region associated with memory and learning and causes the brain to be stuck in constant fight or flight mode are.
The cerebellum, the hippocampus and stress response.
This is a psychological condition where withdrawal symptoms last longer than the initial detox period, sometimes for months or years.
Post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS)
Bananas will glow this color if put under a black light.
Blue