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Mental Illness and Personality Disorder: Addictions

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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Mental Illness and Personality Disorder: Addictions

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  1. Mental Illness and Personality Disorder: Addictions HSP3C

  2. 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…

  3. 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)

  4. 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

  5. Why Addictions? • Individuals may feel good and have more confidence • Forgets about his or her problems • Their addiction makes life “easier” to live

  6. Stigmas • People see addiction as a weakness • Individuals should be stronger • People believe you can choose to overcome your addiction

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Risk Factors (cont’d) • Peer pressure (want to follow peers) • Loneliness – way to cope with feelings • Stress

  10. Causes • Link between the repeated use of the addiction and how the brain experiences pleasure

  11. 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!

  12. Diagnosis • Each addiction is different (e.g. drug abuse can be tested through blood test)

  13. 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

  14. Treatment • Each treatment is specific for each individual and their addiction • Three main forms of treatment: • 1) Medications • 2) Support Groups • 3) Psychotherapy/Counseling

  15. 1) Medication • Used for helping individuals with mental illnesses

  16. 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

  17. 3) Psychotherapy/Counseling • Individual speaks with professional about addiction and talks through it

  18. 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.

  19. 1) STATEMENT ONE • Support groups help me overcome my mental illness.

  20. 2) Statement Two • I come from the Greek word “fear”

  21. 3) Statement Three • Exposure therapy helps me recover

  22. 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!

  23. 5) Statement Five • There are over 400 different types of __________ diagnosed by doctors today!

  24. 6) Statement Six • I do certain actions/rituals to help me feel better and forget about my problems.

  25. 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.

  26. 8) Statement 8 • Panic, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, trembling

  27. 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!

  28. 10) Statement Ten • I can be defined as the 4 “C”

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