PSYCH 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 57: Sensation Seeking, Dsm-5, Comorbidity
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Those bored with life may drink to get stimulated. Different influences are at play at different stages of use. 1) initiation most influenced by social sphere and environment. 2) continued use may be due to short term positive effects: Interference with work/life (as when entering rehab) Clients often deny that they have a problem or refuse therapy. Humanistic therapy to help resolve ambivalence about making change. Discussing both sides of changing/staying the same and help the client come to a conclusion on his or her own. Treatment for substance use disorder can have different goals: 3) treat core problem leading to substance use. 4) eliminate both substance use disorder and comorbid conditions. First step of treatment is a period of detoxification: Removal of drug on which client has become dependent. Tapering (gradually reducing dose) is often done to ease transition. May be given medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
