Navigating Neuropsychology

124| The Neuropsychology of Addiction – A Conversation With Dr. Antonio Verdejo-Garcia

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Aug 1, 2023
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INSIGHT

Core Features Of Addiction

  • Addiction combines intense craving, loss of control, and progressive life deterioration.
  • Withdrawal and tolerance are common physiological features that worsen functioning.
INSIGHT

Shared Vulnerability Across Addictions

  • Many addictive disorders share genetic, neurobiological, cognitive, and trait vulnerabilities.
  • Substance choice often reflects availability and psychosocial context rather than distinct etiologies.
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Network Model: Reward, Stress, Control

  • Addiction alters reward, stress, and cognitive control networks, shifting motivation toward the substance.
  • These interacting systems change learning, valuation, emotion, and decision-making processes.
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