Presentation
Abstract This article will offer three primary positions: First, it will support the use of a warning label on containers of smokeless tobacco and second, suggest that an alternative to the present warning statement be considered. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
E-mail Citation » This book presents a social-behavioral-cognitive-moral model of addictive behaviors, characterized as excessive appetites derived from an over-attachment to drugs, objects, or activities. [oxfordbibliographies.com]
Entire Body System
- Falling
When the full price of the addictive good rises, consumption of that good falls, even among abusers. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Long run price elasticities of demand, fall in the range from -0.38 to -0.27. These estimates suggest that increased excise taxation would be an effective way of reducing cigarette smoking. [nber.org]
When substance use or abuse relieves their stress or negative feelings, they have trouble not falling into heavy chronic use. Many of these people also struggle with other mental health disorders that they self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. [beachesrecovery.com]
By alluding to the iconic scene toward the end of King Kong, just before the giant ape topples from the Empire State Building to his death, Cuneo suggests that Weiner is headed for a tragic fall. [theatlantic.com]
- Disability
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A diagnostic term in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) referring to recurrent use of alcohol or other drugs that causes clinically and functionally significant impairment, such as health problems, disability [en.wikipedia.org]
- Fatigue
Symptoms of addiction often include declining physical health, irritation, fatigue, and an inability to cease using a substance or engaging in a behavior. Addiction can lead to behavior that strains relationships and inhibits daily activities. [medicalnewstoday.com]
[…] escalating effect of a drug resulting from repeated administration at a given dose drug withdrawal – symptoms that occur upon cessation of repeated drug use physical dependence – dependence that involves persistent physical–somatic withdrawal symptoms (e.g., fatigue [en.wikipedia.org]
Decision Fatigue Saps Willpower — if We Let It ) Researchers aren’t yet sure why the undercontrolled temperament is linked with addictive behavior. [healthland.time.com]
An overtaxed nervous system can leave you vulnerable to temptations and urges, fatigue, anxiety and disconnection from your intuition and sense of completeness within. www.super-health.net [3ho.org]
- Weight Gain
Rapid weight gain or loss Uncharacteristically poor personal hygiene Changing manner of dress Needle marks or festering sores Sunken, hollowed-out, or bloodshot eyes Rotted teeth – “meth mouth” Sign #4 – Disinterest in Formally-Enjoyable Activities As [northpointrecovery.com]
People who are addicted to food will continue to eat despite negative consequences, such as weight gain or damaged relationships. [webmd.com]
gain or type 2 diabetes while going to town on a cookie) activates parts of the brain’s prefrontal cortex, which is associated with inhibition and makes you less likely to succumb to cravings. [oxygenmag.com]
- Epilepsy
Nonprogressive myoclonic epilepsies - This group of disorders overall has a more favorable prognosis and includes benign neonatal myoclonic epilepsy, familial myoclonic epilepsy, and autosomal dominant cortical myoclonus and epilepsy, among others. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) is a type of focal idiopathic epilepsy more common in childhood. [scielo.br]
A family history of the same epilepsy is a constant finding. [orpha.net]
Title Other Names: BFNIS; Convulsions benign familial neonatal; Epilepsy, benign neonatal-infantile; BFNIS; Convulsions benign familial neonatal; Epilepsy, benign neonatal-infantile; Benign familial infantile convulsions See More Categories: The following [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]
Respiratoric
- Aspiration
Aspiration pneumonia is more common in this population and may result in frequent hospitalizations. Patient Education For patient education information, see the Brain and Nervous System Center, as well as Epilepsy. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Most daily behaviors and activities that we engage in represents our passions, motivations, and aspirations for improvement and growth. [beginningstreatment.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Loss of Appetite
Research on pathological gamblers has reported at least one physical side effect when they undergo withdrawal, including insomnia, headaches, loss of appetite, physical weakness, heart palpitations, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, and chills. [bbc.com]
[…] of appetite; alternatively, ravenous appetite Sign #3 – Major Changes in Appearance Drug and alcohol addiction take a tremendous toll on the abuser’s body. [northpointrecovery.com]
These symptoms include: anxiety irritability tremors and shaking nausea vomiting fatigue a loss of appetite If a person has regularly used alcohol or benzodiazepines, and they stop suddenly or without medical supervision, withdrawal can be fatal. [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Constipation
CONCLUSIONS: Most of the findings showed concordance with the literature elucidating protective effects of consuming vegetables and low fat diet while documenting adverse associations with family history, weight loss, constipation and hematochezia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Some caffeine withdrawal symptoms: Headache Sleepiness Irritability Lethargy Constipation Muscle Pain, Stiffness, Cramping Lack of Concentration Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Dizziness Heart Rhythm Abnormalities Eating/Food Due to culture and media [beginningstreatment.com]
Symptoms of bulimia include tooth decay, dehydration, constipation, weakness, lightheadedness, low blood potassium, cardiac arrhythmias, kidney damage, swelling of salivary glands, and irritated esophagus. [indiana.edu]
[…] withdrawal syndrome, pain, nausea, increased sweating, and difficulty sleeping.[19] The most common side effects seen in film formulations are tongue pain, decreased sensation and redness in the mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, excessive sweating, constipation [en.wikipedia.org]
- Diarrhea
It is interesting to note that during treatment, compulsive gamblers undergo withdrawal symptoms similar to symptoms of persons addicted to depressant drugs: headaches, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cold sweats, tremor, and nightmares. [indiana.edu]
Cardiovascular
- Palpitations
Research on pathological gamblers has reported at least one physical side effect when they undergo withdrawal, including insomnia, headaches, loss of appetite, physical weakness, heart palpitations, muscle aches, breathing difficulty, and chills. [bbc.com]
Headache Flushed skin or excessive sweating Abdominal cramps Dizziness, may occur with vomiting Tremors Chest pain, often accompanied by palpitations Reduced appetite Extended wakefulness Excessive amounts of energy Hostility, aggression or agitation [rehabcenter.net]
- Hypertension
[…] use of habit forming drugs or misuse of over the counter medicine, illegal use of drugs which in turn leads to severe addiction and dependence with many negative consequences, drug addiction is a chronic illness with relapse rates similar to those of hypertension [scitechnol.com]
Excessive body fat is associated with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. It is also linked to varicose veins, problems in pregnancy, digestive disorders, arthritis, and respiratory disorders. The compulsive eater is usually female. [indiana.edu]
Psychiatrical
- Fear
As tolerance increases, so do consequences and negative effects that intensify the feeling of isolation and fear of discovery. [hawaiianrecovery.com]
For Jean, home is a nightmare and she lives every day with fear. The unpredictability of a family of trauma creates fear. Fear, anxiety, and stress become a primary part of a person's survival protection system. [pureintimacy.org]
The third way involves having both kinds of traits, where people alternatively fear and desire novelty and behavior swings from being impulsive and rash to being compulsive, fear driven, and stuck in rigid patterns. [scientificamerican.com]
“Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the source of spiritual power that will give you and me the assurance that we have nothing to fear from the journey,” said President M. [churchofjesuschrist.org]
The national survey found that sadness, but not other negative emotions such as fear, anger or shame, predicted both current smoking and 20-year relapse to cigarette use. [psychcongress.com]
- Denial
Symptoms of addiction, to alcohol or anything else, include denial. It is powerful that someone in the throws of addiction can be in such a state of denial. [bruceperkins.com]
Sign #1 – They Become Secretive Addiction is a disease that thrives on denial, deception, dishonesty, and deflection. [northpointrecovery.com]
This tendency to play the role of victim is unconscious on the part of the addict and is part of the denial system. [awakeningsrehabilitation.com]
This defensiveness is an early manifestation of the psychological mechanism of denial. Denial is a primary characteristic of all addictions. [acrwebsite.org]
They may be in complete denial as to the extent by which this behavior is damaging their life. Physical Dependence Physical dependence only occurs with alcohol and drug addiction. [alcoholrehab.com]
- Anger
Each of these episodes can spark anger directed at another person or self-directed for failure to handle it properly. The feeling of anger is uncomfortable so they counteract it with a desire to escape or find pleasure. [pro.psychcentral.com]
The limbic system contains the hypothalamus, which is responsible for regulating thirst, hunger, response levels to pleasure, sexual satisfaction, aggression, and anger. [awakeningsrehabilitation.com]
Even when the friend or family member realizes that he or she is not responsible for anyone else's anger, the pattern of blame continues. You didn't say or do something in "the right way." [bruceperkins.com]
The amount of anger and rage a person has within life speaks directly to the depth of unresolved hurt and fear that they feel. [pureintimacy.org]
- Low Self-Esteem
They tend to have low self esteem and rely on the opinions of others to validate their self worth. [indiana.edu]
Individuals with addictive behaviors usually have low self-esteem, feel anxious about their loss of control over their environment, and come often from psychologically or physically abusive backgrounds. Call (866) 390-5070 to get help with addiction [hawaiianrecovery.com]
The addictive personality includes such traits as: * High degree of tolerance for criminal behavior * Prone to act impulsively * Periods of depression * Antisocial behavior * History of attention seeking * Low self-esteem and confidence * An admiration [alcoholrehab.com]
Additional adolescent traits that are associated with computer gaming addiction include: 7 Low self-esteem. Irritability/aggression. Social anxiety. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). [recovery.org]
- Anhedonia
[…] use physical dependence – dependence that involves persistent physical–somatic withdrawal symptoms (e.g., fatigue and delirium tremens) psychological dependence – dependence that involves emotional–motivational withdrawal symptoms (e.g., dysphoria and anhedonia [en.wikipedia.org]
Dopamine and reward: the anhedonia hypothesis 30 years on. Neurotox Res 2008 ;14: 169 - 183 14. Schultz W. Getting formal with dopamine and reward. Neuron 2002 ;36: 241 - 263 15. Kauer JA, Malenka RC. Synaptic plasticity and addiction. [oadoi.org]
Neurologic
- Irritability
Sedative is a substance which induces sedation by minimizing excitement and irritability. Some sedatives can cause dependence when used for long period of time. The best known sedatives are benzodiazepine and barbiturates. [scitechnol.com]
Symptoms of addiction often include declining physical health, irritation, fatigue, and an inability to cease using a substance or engaging in a behavior. Addiction can lead to behavior that strains relationships and inhibits daily activities. [medicalnewstoday.com]
These can include irritability, craving, restlessness or depression. [hawaiianrecovery.com]
[…] engagements Isolating/secretive about activities Disrupted sleep patterns Legal problems Relationship/marital problems Financial problems (e.g. always needing money) Conversations dominated by using or drug/alcohol related topics Emotional Signs of Addiction Irritability [marrinc.org]
Specifically, gambling addiction is characterized by the following behaviors: Placing bets more and more frequently Betting more than originally intended “Chasing” losses by continually betting beyond the ability to pay Feeling irritable or aggressive [beginningstreatment.com]
- Neglect
Behavioral addictions have similar effects to substance addictions on relationships, which are often neglected in favor of the addictive behavior, undermining trust and putting pressure on partners and other family members to cover up and make up for [verywellmind.com]
Often legal problems begin to show up such as a DUI, dealing drugs or neglecting children. [bruceperkins.com]
Those who have more risk factors, such as neglect or abuse, are more likely to have adverse outcomes. [recovery.org]
Young men there in particular have become so obsessed with gaming that they stop eating and neglect all other responsibilities, including the care of children. This level of obsession is similar to what drug addicts experience. [drugrehab.us]
The primary indications of addiction are: uncontrollably seeking drugs uncontrollably engaging in harmful levels of habit-forming behavior neglecting or losing interest in activities that do not involve the harmful substance or behavior relationship difficulties [medicalnewstoday.com]
- Confusion
Conversations dominated by using or drug/alcohol related topics Emotional Signs of Addiction Irritability/Argumentative Defensiveness Inability to deal with stress Loss of interest in activities/people that used to be part of their lives Obnoxious Silly Confused [marrinc.org]
[…] where they can’t remain focused on any one thing “Down” – listless and lethargic, sometimes to the point of passing out in the middle of another activity Extremely anxious, restless, and irritable – typically, this is when they are OUT of drugs/alcohol Confused [northpointrecovery.com]
The addict is now confused by the response because they were just trying to avoid being angry. This results in yet another painful event such as a fight, loss of respect or distrust. And the cycle repeats. Acknowledge. [pro.psychcentral.com]
As an example of this confusion, many people consider addictive behaviors such as gambling and alcoholism as "diseases," but others consider them to be behaviors learned in response to the complex interplay between heredity and environmental factors. [indiana.edu]
- Insomnia
Health effects - for gamblers and their partners - include anxiety and depression, insomnia, intestinal disorders, migraine, stress related disorders, stomach problems, and suicidal thoughts. [bbc.com]
They also experience withdrawal when not gambling, including physical symptoms like headaches and insomnia. Internet And Gaming – This type of addictive behavior is a recent addition, but a powerful one. [drugrehab.us]
Can’t call over a friend to play a video game at 3am when you’re suffering from insomnia and can’t go back to sleep? I bet there’s someone across the globe that is awake and ready to play! [psycom.net]
This includes changes that are: social, such as seeking out situations that encourage a substance or behavior behavioral, such increased secrecy health related, such as insomnia or memory loss related to personality Someone with an addition won’t stop [healthline.com]
- Lethargy
Some caffeine withdrawal symptoms: Headache Sleepiness Irritability Lethargy Constipation Muscle Pain, Stiffness, Cramping Lack of Concentration Insomnia Nausea and Vomiting Anxiety Dizziness Heart Rhythm Abnormalities Eating/Food Due to culture and media [beginningstreatment.com]
Workup
EEG is required to distinguish myoclonic seizures from nonictal causes of myoclonus, which can arise from lesions of the cortex, brainstem, spinal cord, or even peripheral nerve (see Workup). [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
Abstract Mindfulness-based treatments are growing in popularity among addiction treatment providers, and several studies suggest the efficacy of incorporating mindfulness practices into the treatment of addiction, including the treatment of substance [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Opioid treatment measures incorporate different upkeep treatments like pharmacologic treatment, methadone support treatment. Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. [imedpub.com]
Treatment centers like Beaches Recovery in Florida employ dual diagnosis treatment to evaluate co-occurring disorders and treat them at the same time as the addiction. Addiction treatment doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or scary. [beachesrecovery.com]
If a substance abuse or addiction disorder is a part of the experience of a client seeking treatment for a behavioral addiction, it is essential that treatment for that substance abuse disorder is integrated into the overall treatment plan. [americanaddictioncenters.org]
Prognosis
Prognosis The prognosis depends heavily on the underlying etiology and the epilepsy syndrome. Patients with a benign syndrome typically respond well to medication and may outgrow their epilepsy. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prognosis Prognosis is good. Seizures normally disappear after the first year of life and patients do not display any neurological sequelae. The documents contained in this web site are presented for information purposes only. [orpha.net]
As cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAF) was highly associated with the drug resistance, relapse and prognosis of MM. [fund.sciencenet.cn]
There is no cerebral lesion or intellectual deficit and the prognosis is good, with seizure remission by up to 15 years of age. [scielo.br]
Clinical features and treatment prognosis of pathological gamblers with and without recent gambling-related illegal behavior. J Am Acad Psychiatry Law. 2007;35(3):294–301. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 16. Lejoyeux M, Tassain V, Solomon J, Adès J. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Etiology
Orford 2001 covers general information regarding several addictive behaviors, etiology and course, and intervention. [oxfordbibliographies.com]
The incidence and etiology of addictions is gaining increasing attention. [acrwebsite.org]
PART ONE: ETIOLOGY AND COURSE Ken J Sher Children of Alcoholics and the Intergenerational Transmission of Alcoholism A Biopsychosocial Perspective Linda C Sobell et al A Lifespan Perspective on Natural Recovery (Self-Change) from Alcohol Problems PART [us.sagepub.com]
Etiology Seizures associated with early myoclonic encephalopathy can be due to a number of etiologies. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
Substance Abuse Epidemiology Provide the descriptive epidemiology of substance abuse in the United States. [catalog.byu.edu]
The authors have updated and added articles that report expanding research in areas such as brain imaging, human genome research, and epidemiology. [cengage.com]
Louis Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study. Am J Public Health. 1998;88(7):1093–1096. [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 26. Petry NM, Stinson FS, Grant BF. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Frances, et al. 2005 covers the neurobiology, history and social context, assessment, epidemiology and mechanisms of action of different drugs, work with special populations, and several therapeutic approaches. [oxfordbibliographies.com]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Myoclonic seizures are generally the product of hypersynchronous, generalized cortical discharges. These discharges arise from hyperexcitable neuronal networks. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Abstract Theoretically, cue exposure treatment should be able to prevent relapse by extinguishing conditioned drug responding (e.g. cue-elicited craving). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Preventing and Detecting Substance Abuse • Only specially trained professionals work in drug treatment programs. However, fitness professionals play a major role in prevention and detection. 46. [slideshare.net]
AND EARLY INTERVENTION Mary Ann Pentz Comparative Effects of Community-Based Drug Abuse Prevention Harvey A Skinner Early Identification of Addictive Behaviors Using a Computerized Lifestyle Assessment John S Baer Etiology and Secondary Prevention of [us.sagepub.com]
Below is a list of current initiatives: Partnering with Drug Prevention Programs in Oregon: The OMA is working with drug prevention programs such as the Oregon Partnership to determine substance abuse priority areas; compile and share appropriate resources [theoma.org]