Addictive behavior

Reinforcement, tolerance, withdrawal, relapse and brief intervention.

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Concept

• Addiction concepts: reward, tolerance, dependence and withdrawalDrugs hijack the brain's reward and learning system; tolerance and withdrawal are body…
• Cues, craving and relapsePeople, places and moods linked to past drug use can trigger craving long after stopping…

Technique

• Screening and brief intervention (SBIRT) and harm reductionAsking everyone about alcohol, tobacco and drugs, giving brief advice and connecting to…

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← Medical psychology and behavioral science

Educational content on behavior and the clinical relationship; not a diagnostic or treatment guide and no substitute for assessment by a health professional. If you or someone near you is at risk, seek help now from an emergency service or a mental-health helpline.

Representative model, for educational purposes only.