Unit 8

Addictive Behavior: Substance & Process Addictions

Objectives

• Describe the use and abuse of the most commonly used drugs on college campuses.
• Explain the physiological and behavioral effects of various substances.
• Define and explain the concept of addiction
• Name and discuss the five criteria for addiction
• Describe the 3 models for addiction
• Explain the impact of addiction on families.
• Describe the role of intervention, treatment, and relapse in the successful management of addiction.

Focus Questions

• When does an individual cross the line between having a habit and having an addiction?
• What are the most commonly used drugs in the United States?
• Which disease model do you think best describes addiction? Is there more than one?

Concepts

• What is Addiction?
• Habit vs. Addiction
• Defining addiction
• The addictive process
• Substance use and abuse
• Process addictions
• Models of addiction
• Overcoming addiction

Readings

Chapter 11

Wellness: Choices for Health and Fitness

Tobacco quit line information

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Information on alcohol and various drug addictions

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Study Guide

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Introduction

We all practice literally hundreds of behaviors on a daily basis and use many different products and substances to sustain and enhance our lives. For most of us, the variety and access we have to these resources is part of the American dream, but for some, these wants and needs can become problematic. Fortunately, most behaviors we practice and substances we use do not lead to abuse and addiction. No one sets out to be an addict, but if the combination of personal factors and characteristics of the substance or behavior are right, the end product may be abuse or addiction. In this chapter we will learn about substance abuse and the process of addiction. We will learn how to recognize abusive strategies for overcoming abusive and addictive behaviors are included to help us work towards our wellness goals.