Treatments for Addiction (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Flashcards

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Methadone definition

Synthetic opiate replacing heroin at synapse

Aversion therapy basis

Classical conditioning pairing behaviour with aversive stimulus

Disulfiram function in aversion therapy

Blocks alcohol metabolism causing unpleasant symptoms

CBT approach to addiction

Problem-solving to identify & change unhelpful thoughts/beliefs

Detoxification definition

Treatment removing physiological effects of addictive substances

Stages of Change Model authors

Prochaska & DiClemente (1983)

Relapse vs lapse

Relapse: full return to use; Lapse: one-off return

Hypnotherapy mechanism

Suggestions implanted in relaxed state influence behaviour

Tryptophan effect in aversion therapy

Increases serotonin, rewards abstinence with positive feelings

Rapid smoking technique

Inhaling every few seconds until nauseous to create aversion

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