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Explore essential addiction concepts with the Addiction – Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam Review 2026_2027. This resource covers the biological, psychological, and social factors associated with addiction, substance use disorders, behavioral patterns, and their effects on physical and mental health. Reinforce your understanding of tolerance, dependence, cravings, withdrawal symptoms, relapse prevention, and evidence-based treatment approaches. Review prevention strategies, recovery principles, counseling methods, and the role of healthcare professionals in supporting individuals affected by addiction. Ideal for students studying nursing, psychology, behavioral health, and substance use disorders who want to strengthen their knowledge, review key concepts, and prepare for academic assessments during the 2026_2027 academic year.

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addiction


a compulsive, maladaptive dependence on a substance or a behavior


dependence


typically produces adverse psychologic, physical, economic, social, or legal ramifications


addictive behaviors


shopping, shop lifting, work, pornography, internet use, gambling, sexting, sex, eating,
exercise




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the four c's of addiction


craving
continued use
loss of control
cognitive impairment


substance abuse


-use of a substance occurs outside of a medical necessity
-use of a substance occurs outside of social acceptance
-results in adverse effects to the abuser or to others




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examples


went to a party and had too much to drink, is hungover the next day


substance dependence / addiction


-tolerance occurs when a person has to take more and more of the drug to "stay normal"
and/or prevent withdrawal
-control over substance is lost
-can be fatal


examples


went to the same party, drank all night, wakes up and doesn't remember the evening but
"needs" a drink to start the day




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