RHAB 3975: TEST 2.5
41 Cards in this Set
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
|
burn-out
|
emotional exhaustion
|
|
Dopamine-Releasing Behaviors
|
1. Food (Bulimia/Binging)
2. Relationships (Codependency)
3. Gambling
4. Sex
5. Cults
6. Performance (Workaholism)
7. Collection/Accumulation (Shopping)
8. Aggression/Rage/Violence
9. Media/Entertainment
|
|
process addictions
|
activity or process
compulsive repetition of mood altering behaviors such(eating gambling)
not universally accepted as distinct disorder
|
|
Workaholism
|
1. Job central to identity/self-esteem (job is master status)
2. Health, relationships, spirit. neglected
3. Postpone rest and vacations
4. Takes on extra work
5. Perfectionism --> overly busy
6. Use of work to avoid intimacy
7. Effect to control via job role (control of family)
8.…
|
|
Chemical dependency vs Process addictions
|
Most process addicts have pre-existing mental disorders (?)
A significant minority of chemically dependent people have diagnosis prior to onset of abuse
Process addictions grade off into bad habits
|
|
Dopamine-Releasing Behaviors
|
—Food (Bulimia & Binge Eating)
—Sex
—Relationships
(“Codependency,” Control)
—Gambling
—Cults
—Performance
(“Work-aholism”)
—Collection/Accumulation (Shopping)
—Aggression/Rage/Violence
—Media/Entertainment
|
|
burn-out
|
emotional exhaustion
|
|
stress defn
|
over engagement
over reactive emotions
urgency and hyperactivity
loss energy
anxiety disorders
biological damage
|
|
burn-out
|
disengagement
emotionally detached
helplessness and hopelessness
loss of motivation,ideals and hope
depression
emotional damage
|
|
sexual addiciton
|
most are abuse victims
women may be underrepresented
|
|
Key Traits of Sexual addiction
|
Out-of-control ; Compulsive
Obsessed - Neglect of other activities for sex
Inordinate amount of resources/time spent on sex & recovery
Sex/fantasy are main coping mechanism
Increasing # of sexual experiences
Mood changes with sexual activity
Feels degraded, guilty afterwards
|
|
Level 1 behaviors of Sex Addicts
|
Consensual
Culturally tolerated or accepted
Low police priority
COMPULSIVE masturbation, promiscuity, pornography, prostitution
|
|
Level 2 Sex Addict
|
Pathetic but physically harmless
Minor crimes or nuisance behaviors
Ex: Exhibitionism, Voyeurism (peeping toms), Obscene Calls, Indecent Liberties (inappropriate touching)
Of great concern because they can often move to level 3
|
|
Level 3 Sex Addict
|
100% overlap with sex offenders
Public outrage - culturally condemned, serious, dangerous
Risk of getting caught --> excitement
Acts lead to intense self-hate
Ex: Incest, rape, child molestation
|
|
Sexual Addicts
|
Sexual Addicts
|
|
Correlates of Sex Addicts
|
Fantasy sex
Seductive role
Anonymous/purchasing/trading sex
(Mis)use of power to obtain sex
Paraphilias:
Voyeurism/ exhibitionism
Frottage/indecent liberties
Pedophilia
Pain Exchange/BDSM
oObject fetish
|
|
Core Beliefs of a sex addict
|
"I am basically a bad, unworthy person."
"No one would love me as I am."
"My needs will never be met if I have to depend on others."
"Sex is my most important need."
|
|
precursors of sex addicts
|
early use of sexual pleasure to escape
shame regarding activities
reliance on sex as escape
ritualization of settings, preparations
|
|
catalytic event of sex addict
|
sexualized emotional/physical truama
|
|
Catalytic Event vs. Catalytic Environment
|
Occur early in life, sexualized
Event: Sexualized emotional/physical trauma
Environment: Chronic high demand/expectation/pressure, lack of emotional preparation/support, abandonment/rejection --> intense self-doubt, fear+sex --> rapid path formation (horror movie sex scenes)
|
|
catalytic enviroment
|
chronic high demand/expectation/pressure
lack of emotional preparation/support
abandonment/rejection ( self doubt)
|
|
double bind
|
demands a person to violate one rule to follow another
|
|
Psycho Biology
|
Fantasy may overwhelm “reality” of perceptions
Dissociative or trance state in some cases
Often co-morbid with bi-polar, narcissism, OCD
Tolerance & withdrawal
Failed efforts to stop, control range/frequency
May substitute other addictions or shame-reducing activities during remorse …
|
|
cyber sex
|
video games, gambling, unusual sex practices
normalization of deviance feared
networking supports neutralization
addiction to internet, sex and cybersexual addiction
|
|
Gambling Addiction
|
Compulsive Gambling
3% of US population
mainly 25-40 years of age
Dopamine surges with each win or near-win
Teens at 3x greater risk than adults
Teen gambling on rise due to:
Media attention
Parental approval: “it keeps them at home”
|
|
Danger Signs Gambling
|
Neglect work or family roles
Gamble secretly, lie about gambling (ashamed)
Feel compelled to increase stakes
Feel remorse after gambling
Gamble all available money
Sell possessions, steal
Gamble to self-medicate
Gamble to solve $ problems, regain losses
Celebrate by gambling
|
|
types of problem gamblers
|
risk takers-thrill seekers
w/others-competition
self-medicate- to feel numb
isolated-slots, bingo,online
|
|
risk takers-thrill seekers
w/others-competition
self-medicate- to feel numb
isolated-slots, bingo,online
|
appears to be healthy socially and emotionally
deepen mental-emotional issues
substitute companion
instant response-no time to process emotions
|
|
gambling video games
|
linked to aggression and obesity
|
|
american society of addictions
|
if it wasn't an addiction with baseball and cars, it isn't with video/computer games
|
|
eating disorders
|
not an addiction
anorexia
bulimia
compulsive overeating
perfectionists
lethal in mental disorders
|
|
Chemical dependency vs Process addictions
|
Most process addicts have pre-existing mental disorders (?)
A significant minority of chemically dependent people have diagnosis prior to onset of abuse
Process addictions grade off into bad habits
|
|
Synesthesia
|
Stimulation of one sense results in the automatic & involuntary stimulation of another sense.
|
|
Entheogen
|
Substances that create spiritual or religious experiences
|
|
tryptamine
|
relevance to aoda treament
|
|
tryptamine other effects
|
od not fatal
can lead to psychosis
flashbacks(lsd)
|
|
phenylethylamines
|
stimulate and hallucinogenic effects
|
|
phenylethylamines-cross tolerance w/
|
serotonin agents
|
|
new versions of phenylethylamines
|
similar to pea ( eve, bromo, nexus-love's speed)
|
|
Empathogen
|
user feels "in touch" with others, self, emotions
Feel like you can see another's soul, feel very in tune with another
Occurs with use of Bromo, Nexus, and 2C1
|
|
entactogen
|
sense of touch
effect of ecstacy
|
RHAB 3975: TEST 2.5