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Lesson Eight: Reducing the Risks of Addiction and Substance Abuse

Dr. Ches Jones, Ph.D.

Lesson Eight Lecture

 

Lesson Eight Slides

Readings and Videos

America’s Dopamine-Fueled Shopping Addition. [1]

Addicted to Working Out.[2]

Why Scrolling on Social Media is Additive.[3]

Rethink Your Energy Drink: Beware of Extreme Caffeine.[4]

Energy Drinks Effects on the Heart.[5]

Drugs of Abuse– DEA Resource Guide.[6]

Coffee Addiction: Caffeine Intoxication and Withdrawal is a Real Diagnosis.[7]

Is Vaping Marijuana Safe? Death and Lung Disease Linked to E-Cigs Call That Into Question. [8]

What Causes Opioid Addiction, and Why is it so Tough to Combat? Mike Davis [9]

Fentanyl: Why are so many Americans Dying from Synthetic Opioids? [10]

Study Guide

  • Introduction
    • a. This video explores the topic of addiction and substance abuse, focusing on behavioral issues like tobacco, alcohol, poor nutrition, and lack of physical activity, which lead to significant health outcomes.
    • The content provides a comprehensive understanding of addiction, differentiating it from habits, and examining the negative consequences and the process of addiction.
  • Main Concepts
    • Definition of Addiction
      • Addiction is a continued involvement with a substance or activity despite negative consequences. It involves compulsion, obsession, and loss of control.
    • Difference between Addiction and Habit
      • A habit can be easily broken, whereas addiction involves repeated behavior and may require medical treatment to overcome.
    • Types of Addictions
      • Includes gambling, compulsive buying, exercising, technology use, and substance abuse such as drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
    • Drug Abuse vs. Drug Misuse
      • Drug abuse is excessive and often known use, while misuse may be unintentional or due to a lack of awareness. e. Effects of Substance Abuse
    • It affects brain function, leading to dependency and addiction, with various side effects and health impacts.
  • Key Points
    • Addiction Process
      • Involves compulsion, negative consequences, and denial of the problem.
    • Common Addictions
      • Gambling, compulsive buying, exercise, and technology use have the potential to impact personal and social life.
    • Substance Abuse
      • Covers prescription, over-the-counter, and illicit drugs, highlighting their addictive potential and health effects.
    • Treatment Approaches
      • Includes detoxification, behavioral treatment, residential programs, and pharmacological treatments like methadone.
    • Importance of Early Intervention
      • Emphasizes the role of early intervention and therapy in managing addiction.
  • Key Terms and Definitions
    • Addiction – A chronic disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
    • Habit – A regular practice or routine that can be stopped with ease.
    • Enabler – A person who protects an addict from the consequences of their behavior.
    • Detoxification – The process of removing toxic substances from the body.
    • Pharmacological Treatments – Medical treatments that use drugs to manage addiction.
  • Summary and Conclusion
    • The video highlights the complexity of addiction, distinguishing it from habits, and emphasizes the impact of behavioral and substance-related addictions.
    • Key takeaways include understanding the process of addiction, recognizing various types of addictions, and the importance of early intervention and treatment.
    • The overall content underscores the significant societal and personal costs of addiction and the need for effective harm-reduction strategies.[11]
  1. The Atlantic. (2019, February 22.) America's dopamine-fueled shopping addiction. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/_qWHJ29-s4U?si=AkKy2byhaUF4ZeKJ ↵
  2. ABC News. (2019, February 22.) Addicted to working out. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/C82aFCq_9F8?si=oLCqQV43G5TZ-Zoe ↵
  3. Washington Post. (2023 July 14.) Why scrolling on social media is addictive. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/rooEBjZWpDc?si=QfCuwOzo43Z_y-mQ ↵
  4. Mayo Clinic Health System. (2016 January 7.) Rethink your energy drink: Beware of extreme caffeine. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/dAPgOUoOe9k?si=8Dc9s-v5KhHJVzjK ↵
  5. MedWatch Today. (2022, January 22.) Energy drinks effects on the heart [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Ld3Qd58gOAc?si=_uTk-faY80a4ciJo ↵
  6. U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration. (2020.) Drugs of abuse: A DEA resource guide. https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/Drugs%20of%20Abuse%202020-Web%20Version-508%20compliant-4-24-20_0.pdf ↵
  7. CBS News. (2013, June 15.) Coffee addiction: Caffeine intoxication and withdrawal is a real diagnosis. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/1hI8xRrnbVY?si=RYVp1LZloAYP4Tfz ↵
  8. Time. (2013, June 15.) Is vaping marijuana safe? Death and lung disease linked to E-Cigs call that into question. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/SaziKW5CV7w?si=roY7_51IrjILqiyo ↵
  9. TED-Ed. (2020, May 7) What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat? Mike Davis [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/V0CdS128-q4?si=klmpK02NV8JWnNyl ↵
  10. Enter your footnote content here.BBC News. (2023, May 12) Fentanyl: Why are so many Americans dying from synthetic opioids? [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/lmxF2owm3Gg?si=XgLiIqZ84OLVG7ed ↵
  11. This study guide was created using ClipGist, a generative AI tool created by Arizona State University on OpenAI's API platform.https://teachonline.asu.edu/asu-online-ai-tools ↵

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