Process Addiction and the Addictive Brain
Process Addiction and the
Addictive Brain
Chris Tuell, Ed.D.
LPCC-S, LICDC-CS
Clinical Director of Addiction Services Lindner Center of HOPE
Department of Psychiatry - University of Cincinnati October 11, 2015
Learning Objectives
? Participants will understanding the basic principles related to Behavioral Addictions, as well as the role of the addictive brain in this process.
? Participants will understand the key issues associated with individuals exhibiting Behavioral Addictions, as well as the unique characteristics of each type.
? Participants will learn the similarities and differences between Behavioral and Chemical Addictions and the implications it has upon treatment strategies.
Past views of mental health and/or addiction
? Weak ? Bad ? A failure ? Lacking in morals ? Lacking will power ? Criminal ? Hopeless
What is the personal impact that mental health and/or addiction have upon my own
life?
How might this impact me as a loved one, or professional?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Hearts Clubs Diamonds Spades
The Spectrum of Substance Use
X
No Use
X Use But Not Problematic
X Misuse
X
X
X
Abuse Dependence Addiction
What is an addiction?
Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry.
Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual
manifestations. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by
substance use and other behaviors.
ASAM - 2011
Addiction
Chemical and/or Behavioral
Addiction is defined as any related, compulsive behavior which interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones,
and one's work environment.
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