Historically, addictions were considered a manifestation of an individual’s ethical and moral shortcomings. Advances in neuroscience have fundamentally changed our understanding of addictive disorders. Currently, addiction is understood to be a chronic and relapsing disorder marked by specific neuroadaptations predisposing an individual to pursue substances irrespective of potential consequences. The neuroadaptations lead to a repetitive cycle comprising distinct stages: the intoxication/binge stage, the withdrawal/negative affect stage, and the preoccupation/anticipation stage. Activation of specific brain regions with subsequent neurotransmitter modulation distinguishes each stage in the cycle. Specific genetic, epigenetic, and molecular mechanisms may predispose an individual to the addiction cycle.This educational activity reviews the current understanding of the neurobiological stages of addiction, elucidates the role of nature and nurture in the addiction cycle, explores the impact of neurobiology on treatment modalities, and emphasizes the pivotal role of interdisciplinary teams comprehending these stages when delivering care to individuals with substance use disorders.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/159001
- Start Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-12-01 06:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.5 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours
Social Work: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Operative Anesthesia, General Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pain Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain