KINE 4660 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Cortisol, Amygdala, Dsm-5
11 Jun 2016
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Some experts have suggested that addictions should be named chronic relapsing disorders . What are some of the factors that contribute to the high rate of relapse among those with addiction disorders. Some factors that contribute to the high rate of relapse among those with addiction disorders include stress and cortisol levels. Relapsing can occur due to multiple factors and are not limited to only one factor. Increased stress, temptation, lack of positive environment, anxiety and cue-induced cravings have all been linked to relapsing. Conditioning factors help to increase cravings which also increase the relapse rates. Those who are trying to battle an addiction may become depressed or develop mood disorders and this could also lead to a higher relapse risk. In a study where dopamine deficient rats were tested for substance use, they found that they self-administered drugs more readily than the controls did relating to their condition of anhedonia which is a key factor in depression.
