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Addiction is a compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance, characterized by an inability to stop despite knowing the harm it causes. It involves the brain's reward system, where dopamine reinforces the desire to repeat pleasurable activities, leading to strong cravings. Treatment options include medical interventions, psychological therapy, and rehabilitation programs.

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Addiction

Addiction is a compulsive dependence on a behavior or substance, characterized by an inability to stop despite knowing the harm it causes. It involves the brain's reward system, where dopamine reinforces the desire to repeat pleasurable activities, leading to strong cravings. Treatment options include medical interventions, psychological therapy, and rehabilitation programs.

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SUBSTANCE

ADDICTION
MASROR KHALID TAHER
DEFINITION OF ADDICTION

• Addiction Is A Condition In Which A Person Cannot Stop Using A Behaviour Or


Substance, Even If They Know It Is Harmful. It Is A Type Of Compulsive
Dependence, Which Occurs When The Brain Need To Repeat The Experience
Because Of The Positive Feeling It Gives.
•
HOW ADDICTION WORKS IN THE BRAIN

The Brain Has a Specialized Network Called The Reward System, Which Plays a
Key Role In Creating Feelings Of Pleasure When We Engage In Enjoyable Activities,
Such as Eating Or Achieving Goals. When This Happens, The Brain Releases A
Chemical Called Dopamine, Which Reinforces The Desire To Repeat These
Activities. as Addiction Develops, The Brain Starts Associating That Behaviour With
Pleasure, Creating a Strong Craving That Makes It Increasingly Hard To Stop.
SYMPTOMS

v Physical Symptom :- Tolerance, Withdrawal, Health Issues, Changes In


Appearance.
v Behavioural sings :- compulsive use, preoccupation, loss of control …
v Psychological symptoms :- mood swings, denial, impaired judgment,
lack of motivation.
SUBSTANCE ADDICTION TYPES

q Illicit Drug Addiction :- Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Marijuana(cannabis),


LSD …
q Alcohol Addiction :- Alcohol Is A Widely Consumed But Highly Addictive.
q Nicotine Addiction :- Find In Tobacco Products Like Cigarettes, Nicotine
Stimulates The Brains Reward System, Causing Dependency.
q Prescription Drug Addiction :- Sleeping And Sedative Drugs.
q Caffeine Addiction :- Although Widely Consumed In Coffee And Soft
Drinks, Caffeine Can Lead To Dependence For Some People, Causing
Withdrawal Symptom Like Headaches And Fatigue When Intake Reduced.
q
ADDICTION TREATMENT

Ø Medical Treatment :- Naltrexone, Buprenorphine, Varenicline …


Ø Psychological Therapy :- (CBT), Group Therapy, Family Therapy.
Ø Rehabilitation :- Inpatient Treatment, Outpatient treatment.

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