Brain and Addiction

Addiction (substance dependence) is a complex physical, emotional, and spiritual phenomenon. The brain is the primary target for substances of abuse and dependence. Understanding the structure and function of the brain is key to developing new therapies and medication.
 
For our latest On-demand Video series, Katie McQueen, MD, a nationally recognized expert in the field of addiction medicine, discusses the following:

• Brain receptors and neurotransmitters
• Learning, memory and addiction
• Cross addiction
• Reactivation of cravings and addiction
• FDA-approved medications

This recording is from a community presentation Clarity Child Guidance Center hosted on May 14, 2010.

Addiction and the Brain (Part 1)

Dr. McQueen addresses the following: types of neurotransmitters and receptors, agonist and antagonist.

Addiction and the Brain (Part 2)

Dr. McQueen addresses the following: dopamine and serotonin pathways, how addiction is emotionally and physically painful, and the effects of losing natural opiates.

Addiction and the Brain (Part 3)

Dr. McQueen addresses the following: the role of genetics.

Addiction and the Brain (Part 4)

Dr. McQueen addresses the following: memory, salience, and how a behavior becomes an addiction.

Addiction and the Brain (Part 5)

Dr. McQueen addresses the following: cross-addiction, medication treatments, and case study.

Addiction and the Brain (Part 6)

Dr. McQueen addresses the following: dual-diagnosis, medication treatments (cont.), and case study.

Addiction and the Brain (Part 7)

Dr. McQueen addresses the following: up and coming medications and case studies.

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