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Mental Illness and Personality Disorder: Addictions . HSP3C. Addictions . What is addiction? What people think addiction is… Often used to refer any behaviour that is out of control Addiction used in vague and incorrect ways…. REAL DEFINITION. Addiction – Presence of the 4 C’s
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Addictions • What is addiction? What people think addiction is… • Often used to refer any behaviour that is out of control • Addiction used in vague and incorrect ways…
REAL DEFINITION • Addiction – Presence of the 4 C’s • 1) Craving (physically and psychologically need it) • 2) loss of Control of amount (or frequency of use; unable to count) • 3) Compulsion to use (irresistible impulse to act) • 4) Use despite Consequences (you continue to use it even though you know its not good for you)
Habits vs. Addictions • Habit – you CHOOSE to do it • Individual has the power to choose how he/she deals with choices • Addiction – you HAVE to do it • Your body (physically and/or mentally) will go through withdrawal because he/she is dependent upon the substance
Why Addictions? • Individuals may feel good and have more confidence • Forgets about his or her problems • Their addiction makes life “easier” to live
Stigmas • People see addiction as a weakness • Individuals should be stronger • People believe you can choose to overcome your addiction
Signs and Symptoms • Dependence – cannot stop! • Body experiences withdrawal (e.g. mood changes, loses patience easier, poor focus) • Activities are given up JUST for the addiction • Always make sure to have supply (loses reality on money) • Believes their addiction will help calm or help their problems
Risk Factors • There are many risk factors that can contribute (add) to someone’s chances of developing an addiction: • Genetics – learn behaviour from family • Having mental illness/condition
Risk Factors (cont’d) • Peer pressure (want to follow peers) • Loneliness – way to cope with feelings • Stress
Causes • Link between the repeated use of the addiction and how the brain experiences pleasure
Causes (cont’d) • The more the individual is used to the substance, the more “dosage” the individual will need • The body becomes used to it, and wants more!
Diagnosis • Each addiction is different (e.g. drug abuse can be tested through blood test)
Diagnosis (cont’d) • Doctors look into: • Tolerance – body needs more to be satisfied • Body goes through withdrawal (taking out) symptoms • Too much time is spent trying to find the substance • Social/hobbies/work is given up JUST for the addiction • Patient knows it’s a problem, but still takes it
Treatment • Each treatment is specific for each individual and their addiction • Three main forms of treatment: • 1) Medications • 2) Support Groups • 3) Psychotherapy/Counseling
1) Medication • Used for helping individuals with mental illnesses
2) Support Groups • Others who are suffering from the same addiction help one another as they go through the recovery process • E.g. Alcoholics Anonymous
3) Psychotherapy/Counseling • Individual speaks with professional about addiction and talks through it
FOUR CORNERS • Now its your turn to show what YOU know • There are four corners around the room: • Habits • Fears • Phobias • Addictions • Statements will be read, and you will have to choose which corner you believe it belongs under.
1) STATEMENT ONE • Support groups help me overcome my mental illness.
2) Statement Two • I come from the Greek word “fear”
3) Statement Three • Exposure therapy helps me recover
4) Statement Four • Snakes are slimey and weird looking. I don’t like to go near them when I find them in the garden. So, I watch them sssssslither away slowly into the ground. However, have you ever watched the Jungle Book. The snake in the movie is funny!
5) Statement Five • There are over 400 different types of __________ diagnosed by doctors today!
6) Statement Six • I do certain actions/rituals to help me feel better and forget about my problems.
7) Statement Seven • I didn’t go to work today, because I had to finish the last level. Sometimes, I prefer to stay at home and complete these levels because it makes me feel good.
8) Statement 8 • Panic, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling
9) Statement Nine • Everytime I go to bed, I ask my mom or dad to check the closet to make sure nothing is inside. Only after they check the closet, I can close my eyes and sleep!
10) Statement Ten • I can be defined as the 4 “C”