Learn About Chemical Dependence

Understanding Addiction

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Created byJef Gazley, M.S., LMFT

Last updated 9/2013

English

What you'll learn

Learn about the dynamics of chemical dependence.
Learn about the biochemistry and dynamics of chemical dependence.
Learn about the addict/codependent interplay.
Learn how chemical dependence and codependency affects the entire family.

Course content

4 sections • 10 lectures • 1h 1m total length

Chemical Dependence Intro1:00

The biochemistry of addiction16:02
This section covers the biochemistry of addiction including the three different brains inherent in humanity, a detailed discussion of the neurotransmitters involved in addiction, and the idea of Newton’s Law and homeostasis.
Tolerance8:21
The issue of chemical tolerance and the development of addiction are delineated. The defense mechanisms supporting addiction are discussed and the grief process of stopping the chemical life is also discussed.
The chemical dependent/codependent game7:22
This section defines codependency and exposes the chemical dependent/codependent game where the addict’s internal civil war is projected onto the codependent or enabler.
Abuse vs. Addiction11:51
Abuse and addiction are specified in this section by their characteristics, symptoms, and dynamics.
Development of addiction and abstinence4:30
The development of both addiction and abstinence are discussed in detail. The balance wheel of life that supports homeostasis and abstinence is also presented.
Maintenance and relapse8:29
After abstinence, it is important to understand how to keep sober and avoid relapse.
Chemical Dependence: Conclusion5:17
Conclusion to the chemical dependence lecture.

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Description

The individual, social, and financial cost of chemical dependence is immense. This DVD course is aimed at demystifying this condition and charts a clear path to recovery for each of the individuals and the entire family. Many of the concepts in this video are the new and innovative thoughts of the author.

This course focuses on the chemistry behind chemical dependence, the symptoms of the condition, how the problem develops and is maintained and how abstinence is best achieved.

Who this course is for:

General Audience
Professionals and Students in the Field of Psychology
Self-help Seekers

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Chemical Dependence Intro1 lecture • 1min

Chemical Dependence7 lectures • 1hr 2min

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCE: ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADABLE MATERIAL1 lecture • 26min

Chemical Dependence Quiz1 lecture • 2min

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