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Presentation: Substance use disorder is problematic worldwide, as it destroys lives, disrupts and divides families, and influences criminal activity. Approximately 4.9% of adults in the world are plagued with alcohol use disorder (Gowing et al. 2015). What is more problematic is, that individuals who seek out treatment and attempt to put the diagnosis of substance use disorder in remission, have a high occurrence of reoccurring symptoms (Kassani, Niazi, Hassanzadeh & Menati, 2015). This presentation will draw from previous literature in order to establish a foundation for understanding substrates of addictive disorders and to comprehending the complexities of substance use disorder. Potential etiologies of substance use disorder such as emotional dysregulation through developmental trauma, will be discussed utilizing an interpersonal neurobiological lens. The aim of the presentation will be to outline the problem underlying addictive tendencies and relapse potential.
Objectives:
- Draw from previous literature in order to establish a foundation for understanding substrates of addictive disorders
- Describe the complexities of substance use disorder
- Outline the problem of underlying substrates to improve treatment modalities
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