Individuals with addiction generally;
- unable to stop using substance or participating in activity despite multiple attempts to quit
- preoccupied with and primarily focused on substance or activity
- continues to use substance/participate in activity, even when negative consequences arise
Addiction is another work for
Dependence, relying on something outside of ones self for support/assistance
Addictive behaviour can lead to
Breakdown of relationships with family and friends
Unemployment leading to financial
distress
Homelessness
Criminal behaviour resulting in limitation of freedom/ even jail
What are the causes of addition
No causes
Stats canada 2003 suggested who was more likely to have addictive behaviour
Men are 2-3 times
What age group is more likely to become addicted
15-24 years of age
Risk factors tend to be associated with development if addictive personalities
Cultural influences Genetics Difficult childhood Mental disorder Exposure to stress
Factors leading to addiction in teenagers and young adults (addictions)
Abuse Addiction in family members Poor school performance Poverty Family conflict, chaos Exposure to stress Exposure to others involved in addictive behaviours
What are the stages of addiction
Experimenting
Repetitive use
Results
What are the different types if addictions
Chemical dependency
Gambling
Internet and video gaming
Chemical dependency, two sub types
Psychological dependency- feels they need the drug to function, feel comfortable, Cope with demands of daily life
Physical dependency- individuals body become accustomed to presence of substance in system. Normal for these people are with the substance in their body
addiction that affects individuals behaviour judgement and mood
Indicators of a problem drinker
- use alcohol in manner which is dangerous to themselves and/or others
- neglect responsibilities to family, friends, employers, or school as result of drinking
- consume alcohol even when dangerous to do so
- encounters with law enforcement as result of drinking
- continue drinking despite negative consequences
- may contain some degree of control over the amount of alcohol consumed**
Indicators of alcoholism
- demonstrate same characteristics problem drinkers but have physical dependence to alcohol, demonstrated by
- high tolerance
- withdrawal
- anxiety
- depression
- fatigue
- headache
- insomnia
- irritability
- loss of appetite
- nausea and vomiting
- shakiness and trembling
- sweating
What is the treatment for alcoholism
No cure
When one is addicted they are considered alcoholics for life
Addicts can seek help and get control of addiction
Includes counselling and behaviour management strategies and often encourages involvement of support persons
What is homeostasis
The need for the family to maintain a balance to lead normal
What does homeostasis lead to?
Leads to development of co-dependencies, situations where family assume roles and positive based on actions and reactions
2009-2010 budget year forecasted gambling would bring ____% more revenue than royalties collected from oil sands project
50%
What can the financial risks and losses associated with gambling lead to?
Problems with family relationships, inability to pay bills, resulting in debt and potentially illegal activities to support habit
Gambling problem can lead to
- spending lots of time gambling decreasing time available for family friends, work,recreational
- placing larger, more frequent bets larger bets necessary to maintain thrill
- growing debt money intended for bills used for placing bets, gambler borrow from friends, family to support habit
- becoming reliant on big win, gambler focus on winning money to solve problems rather than changing behaviour
- lying/being defensive about behaviour stay away from home longer to hide activity
- frequent highs and lows gambler high while winning depressed when kissing
- prefers gambling to family and social occasions requests vacation or events be held in facilities where gambling is available
Treatment for gambling is?
Each targeted at modifying behaviour by counselling to help identify issues lead to behaviour and provides strategies to regain control usually required
4 resulting factors of addictions
HEALTH: physical dependence on substance/activity, inability to work
MENTAL STATE: impaired judgement, depression, difficulty controlling emotions
SOCIAL STATE: isolation from non-using friends/family, increased time spent with fellow users/participants
FINANCIAL STATE: cost of substance/participate in activity, addiction leads to loss/lack of income, irresponsibility with income leading to debt
Factors that may lead to police involvement with addicted individuals
HEALTH: theft to support habit, acquire/maintain necessities of life, obtain drugs to make money to purchase more drugs, prostitution as way to make money
MENTAL STATE: assault/harassment, overdose/attempted suicide, disturbing peace, trespassing, victim of assault/fraud
SOCIAL STATE: depression leading to attempted suicide, involvement in criminal activity with user friends
FINANCIAL STATE: fraud, theft, embezzlement, dealing drugs, prositution, false robbery complaints
How to deal with addicted individuals
- treat them as anyone else with similar circumstances
- watch for manipulation
- keep yourself, individuals, public safety is primary concern
- do not focus on root cause
