Overview of Behavioral Addictions Part 1 of 3

Addiction and Mental Health Counselors can earn continuing education credits CEs for this course at a https 3A 2F 2Fwww allceus com 2Fmember 2Fcart 2Findex 2Fproduct 2Fid 2F466 2Fc 2F a addictivebehaviors addiction compulsivebehaviors Unlimited Counseling CEUs for 59 a https 3A 2F 2Fwww allceus com 2F a Specialty Certificate tracks starting at 89 a https 3A 2F 2Fwww allceus com 2F a certificate-tracks Live Webinars 5 hour a https 3A 2F 2Fwww allceus com 2F a live-interactive-webinars Pinterest drsnipes AllCEUs is also approved as an education provider for NAADAC the States of Florida and Texas Boards of Social Work and Mental Health Professional Counseling the California Consortium for Addiction Professionals and Professions Our courses are accepted in most states through those approvals Objectives Define behavioral addictions Examine some of the most common behavioral addictions Explore similarities and differences between behavioral and chemical addictions Discuss similarities and differences in treatment between chemical and behavioral addictions What is an Addiction A substance person or activity Outside of ones self Used to escape from emotional or physical pain Continued despite negative consequences Paradigm Shift Addiction serves a survival purpose Addiction represents the best way a person had to cope until now The addiction can become the person s best friend Everyone s ability to deal with life on life s terms differs Patients can address the ways issues from the past are impacting them today How does it start Lack of early bonding Trust Mistrust Lack of confidence Industry Inferiority Lack of self-esteem Identity or Intimacy Recreational or Prescribed Use Mental Health Issues Jellenik Curve Recreational Use Occasional Use for Relief Increasing craving Increased triggers stimulus generalization Unable to discuss the problem Efforts to control fail increased time and energy Continued use despite negative consequences Stop using see the original problems plus the addiction-created problems Use again Addiction Characteristics Inability to consistently Abstain Impairment in Behavioral control Craving increased hunger for drugs or rewarding experiences Diminished recognition of significant problems with one s behaviors and interpersonal relationships A dysfunctional Emotional response a http 3A 2F 2Fwww asam org 2Ffor-the-public 2Fdefinition-of-addiction a Chemical Addictions Chemical Addictions Substances directly impact the brain and or nervous system Behavioral Addictions Activities that impact the pleasure centers Adrenaline rush Dopamine rush Endorphin rush Oxytocin Similarities Between Behavioral And Chemical Addictions Cause chemical reactions in the brain Are a tool to escape or avoid pain Produce a tolerance Have psychological withdrawal symptoms Can have devastating biopsychosocial consequences Differences Between Behavioral And Chemical Addictions Abstinence is not possible or ideal for some behavioral addictions i e sex food shopping exercise Many treatment centers ignore the substitution of a behavioral addiction for a chemical addiction Apply It Think about behaviors that your patients engage in when they are deprived of their addiction of choice What behavioral substitutions appear Behavioral Addictions Food Sex Pornography Gambling Shopping Exercise Internet Relationships Chaos Drama Basic Behavioral Principles When faced with two choices the tendency is to choose the more rewarding option To increase motivation for change the less rewarding choice must become more rewarding The alternate behaviors need to be equally rewarding as the addiction Assessment When assessing a person for mental health issues always ask about how they cope and apply a modified CAGE questionnaire Have you ever felt you needed to Cut down Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your behavior Have you ever felt Guilty about your behavior Have you Eliminated or reduced important roles tasks or relationships because of your behavior

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