No PSYCHOLOGY REVISION- MRS DAWSON Models of addiction There are different models of addiction‚ these are the biological model‚ the cognitive model and the social learning model. Initiation – this refers to the process where individuals start to become addictive Maintance – this is the process whereby people continue to behave addictively even in the face of adverse consequences Relapse – this is the process whereby individuals who have
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Description Cyclobenzaprine is a tricyclic amine‚ central nervous system (CNS) depressant and centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant that targets the brain stem leading to relief of musculoskeletal pain and stiffness usually caused by muscle spasms[1][4]. Recent studies have shown positive effects on patients with Fibromyalgia‚ but treatment with cyclobenzaprine only masks some of the physical symptoms of the disease and is not recommended for long term use [2]. It is administered orally in pill
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Motivation and the brain The brain is the control center of the body and the complexity of it remains the organ of constant research. Researchers consistently look for the answers about the how and why of an individual’s way of thinking‚ motivation‚ and processing of information. Motivation is a form of energy‚ and it is the driving force behind an individual to accomplish personal goals one has set for his or her self. Motivation is powerful when its use is in a positive mode while receiving messages
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Principles of Effective Treatment Scientific research since the mid–1970s shows that treatment can help patients addicted to drugs stop using‚ avoid relapse‚ and successfully recover their lives. Based on this research‚ key principles have emerged that should form the basis of any effective treatment programs: Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. No single treatment is appropriate for everyone. Treatment needs to be readily available. Effective
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Philippine General Hospital The National University Hospital SCHIZOPHRENIA by Rowalt C. Alibudbud STABILIZATION PHASE Goals of Treatment Minimize stress Enhance the patient’s adaptation Continued reduction of symptoms and consolidation of remission 1. Monitor respons for the next 6 months if with adequate therapeutic respons and minimal side effects 2. Assess adverse effects from the acute phase and adjust medications to minimize them 3. Supportive psychotherapeutic interventions
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Substance abuse‚ also known as drug abuse‚ is a patterned use of a substance (drug) in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods neither approved nor supervised by medical professionals. Substance abuse/drug abuse is not limited to mood-altering or psycho-active drugs. If an activity is performed using the objects against the rules and policies of the matter (as in steroids for performance enhancement in sports)‚ it is also called substance abuse. Therefore‚ mood-altering
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PSY/240 | Week 8 Assignment: Associated Theories | Brief synopsis of associated theories and drug remedies | | \ | In the beginning‚ before proper study and research‚ psychiatric disorders were commonly thought of as problems of the mind‚ or of a religious nature. Thankfully through years of poking and prodding and detailed research on those that suffered from mental illnesses‚ we have found that there is more than a just problematic mind or religious issues to be at hand. Dysfunctional
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Major Depression Definition Major depression is a medical illness that is characterized by feeling of sadness‚ disappointment‚ and despair. It is a “whole body illness” that involves emotional‚ physical‚ intellectual‚ social‚ and spiritual problems. Also called major depressive disorder and clinical depression‚ it affects how a person feels‚ thinks and behaves. They may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities‚ and depression may make them feel as if life isn’t worth living. Signs
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Borderline Personality Disorder Mental Health Treatment Although psychiatric hospitalization may often be used to address the suicidal and other safety crises of individuals with BPD‚ it is unclear how beneficial that intervention is. In contrast‚ partial hospitalization has shown some promise as an intervention for individuals with BPD who are not in imminent danger of mortally harming themselves or others. Partial hospitalization involves the sufferer receiving intensive mental health treatment
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child being a juvenile delinquent. Child counselors are able to help some children through different types of therapies and medications. There are many different types of medications that offer temporary relief and they include Buspirone‚ Litihium‚ Bupropion and Fluoxetine. The most effective treatment is for the child to continuously go to therapy to change the negative behavior patterns. Although some traumas such as a loss of a parent or an accident can’t be prevented‚ children should not have to
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