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Understanding Addiction

An evidence-based introduction to addiction science: neurobiology, substance use disorders (alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs), behavioral addictions, societal and policy aspects, treatment approaches, family impact, and prevention/relapse management. Psychoeducational — informs, never instructs on substance use or provides personalized treatment.

30 Lektionen

30 Karteikarten-Decks

30 Quizze

Lehrplan

Foundations of Addiction Science

The Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction1 Decks1 Quiz The Neurobiology of Addiction: Dopamine and the Reward Pathway1 Decks1 Quiz Addiction vs. Dependence: Definitions per ICD-11 and DSM-51 Decks1 Quiz

Alcohol

Alcohol Withdrawal: Why Medical Supervision Matters1 Decks1 Quiz Alcohol in the Body: Absorption, Distribution, and Metabolism1 Decks1 Quiz Long-Term Health Effects of Alcohol1 Decks1 Quiz

Tobacco and Nicotine

Nicotine: Pharmacology and Addictive Potential1 Decks1 Quiz Smoking Cessation Methods: An Evidence Overview1 Decks1 Quiz Health Consequences of Smoking1 Decks1 Quiz

Illegal Substances and Medication Misuse

Stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, and Their Effects1 Decks1 Quiz Benzodiazepine Dependence: Why Tapering Requires Medical Guidance1 Decks1 Quiz Opioids: Mechanism, Overdose Risk, and the Public Health Crisis1 Decks1 Quiz

Media and Behavioral Addiction

Gaming Disorder: Diagnostic Criteria and Prevalence1 Decks1 Quiz Gambling Disorder: Neurobiology and Treatment1 Decks1 Quiz Behavioral Addiction: Concept and ICD-11 Classification1 Decks1 Quiz

Other Behavioral Addictions

Compulsive Buying Disorder: Concept and Prevalence1 Decks1 Quiz Binge Eating Disorder and Emotional Eating1 Decks1 Quiz Co-Occurring Addictions and Mental Health Conditions1 Decks1 Quiz

Societal and Policy Aspects

Stigma and Substance Use Disorders: Causes and Consequences1 Decks1 Quiz Harm Reduction: Principles and Public Health Evidence1 Decks1 Quiz International Drug Policy Approaches: A Comparative Overview1 Decks1 Quiz

Treatment Options and Therapy Approaches

Motivational Interviewing: Supporting Readiness to Change1 Decks1 Quiz Levels of Care: Outpatient, Inpatient, and Day Treatment1 Decks1 Quiz Medical Detoxification: Why Supervision Matters1 Decks1 Quiz

Family Members and Codependency

Support for Family Members: Al-Anon and Similar Programs1 Decks1 Quiz Addiction as a Family System: Understanding the Impact1 Decks1 Quiz Codependency: Definition and Patterns1 Decks1 Quiz

Prevention and Relapse Management

Levels of Prevention: Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary1 Decks1 Quiz The Recovery Concept: Building a Life Beyond Dependence1 Decks1 Quiz Marlatt's Relapse Model: High-Risk Situations and Coping1 Decks1 Quiz

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