Problems with Stimulants I Addiction

Question 1

Dependence affected by route of administration, and the speed and intensity of the ‘rush’ or high

Answer 1

Dependence affected by route of administration, and the speed and intensity of the ‘rush’ or high

Question 2

Reward mechanisms naturally act to focus the organism on reward trigger and associated stimuli

Drug “stimuli” in individuals addicted to a substance activates CNS & craving

Answer 2

Reward mechanisms naturally act to focus the organism on reward trigger and associated stimuli

Drug “stimuli” in individuals addicted to a substance activates CNS & craving

Question 3

Other important factors in addiction:

Withdrawal avoidance (negative reinforcement) – opposite to acute effects

Psychological dependence (craving, enjoyment)

Related motivations – e.g. drive for thinness, achievement (e.g. sport), endurance (e.g. work)

Answer 3

Other important factors in addiction:

Withdrawal avoidance (negative reinforcement) – opposite to acute effects

Psychological dependence (craving, enjoyment)

Related motivations – e.g. drive for thinness, achievement (e.g. sport), endurance (e.g. work)