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These alterations can create a feedback loop that sustains continued substance use, often despite awareness of potentially fatal consequences.<\/p><p>Marin County is no stranger to substance use,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/CCDPHP\/DCDIC\/SACB\/CDPH%20Document%20Library\/Prescription%20Drug%20Overdose%20Program\/RFA%202019%20Documents\/Appendix%201%20-%20California%20County%20Rankings%20for%20Selected%20Drugs.pdf\">ranking in the top 30 counties for opioid overdoses, including prescriptions, heroin, and fentanyl.<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>At Alta Mira, our team of specialists focuses on substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. In this report, we\u2019ll explore substance use disorders, including how to identify the characteristics of drug addiction in a loved one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d1211 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"56d1211\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eb42bc elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eb42bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Drug Addiction on a Brain Level<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c2b4ce elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c2b4ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Drug addiction is a complex and multifaceted disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. More commonly known as substance use disorders, drug addiction is characterized by the compulsive use of substances despite harmful consequences. While its external manifestations \u2013 such as damaged relationships, declining physical health, and deteriorating mental health \u2013 are widely recognized,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK424849\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">the root of substance use disorders lies deeply in the brain\u2019s neurobiology<\/span>.<\/a>\u00a0<strong>Understanding addiction from a neurological perspective provides valuable insights into why individuals continue their use despite this destructive cycle.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f518db elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f518db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Neurobiology of Addiction: How Substances Rewire the Brain<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-276f91a elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"276f91a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Substance use disorders alter brain chemistry in profound ways, primarily by affecting the brain\u2019s reward system. At the center of this system lies a neurotransmitter called dopamine, which plays a pivotal role in how pleasure and reward are experienced. When a person engages in activities necessary for survival \u2013 such as eating or socializing \u2013 the brain releases dopamine, reinforcing these behaviors as pleasurable and worth repeating.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yalemedicine.org\/news\/how-an-addicted-brain-works#:~:text=This%20happens%20because%20addictive%20substances,more%20than%20a%20natural%20reward.\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Substances interrupt this natural process by flooding the brain with excessive amounts of dopamine<\/span>,<\/a>\u00a0<strong>producing an exaggerated sense of euphoria.<\/strong><\/p><p>Repeated substance use causes the brain to adapt by reducing its production of dopamine or diminishing its receptors\u2019 sensitivity. The person will require more of the substance to achieve the same effects, which builds their tolerance to the substance. This neurobiological adaptation contributes to the compulsive nature of substance use disorders and makes it difficult for people to experience pleasure from everyday activities. With these changes, the brain\u2019s prefrontal cortex \u2013\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554483\/#:~:text=The%20prefrontal%20cortex%20is%20known,and%20other%20complex%20cognitive%20behaviors.\">which is responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 also becomes impaired, making it increasingly difficult for the person to exert control over their substance use.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17890 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/understanding-drug-addiction-on-a-brain-level.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/understanding-drug-addiction-on-a-brain-level.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/understanding-drug-addiction-on-a-brain-level-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/understanding-drug-addiction-on-a-brain-level-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/understanding-drug-addiction-on-a-brain-level-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/understanding-drug-addiction-on-a-brain-level-855x570.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/understanding-drug-addiction-on-a-brain-level-900x600.jpg 900w\" alt=\"understanding drug addiction on a brain level\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-717a8af elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"717a8af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Characteristics of Addiction: What Keeps the Cycle Going<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1477d5 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1477d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>Substance use disorders are a type of mental health condition with distinct characteristics that perpetuate the cycle of continued use. These include tolerance, withdrawal, denial, loss of willpower, and obsession or preoccupation with the substance. Each characteristic plays a specific role in maintaining the addiction and making recovery difficult without proper intervention.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6e1bb6 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6e1bb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tolerance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8d78b elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea8d78b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Tolerance is more than just a behavioral mechanism \u2013 it can occur on a molecular and biological scale.<\/strong>\u00a0This is not just limited to illicit substances or alcohol as tolerance can occur from any substance, including over-the-counter and prescription medications. Originally, tolerance was defined as a form of behavioral plasticity as a decreased response to persistent and repeated drug use.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3860466\/\">Studies have shown that this response is either intrinsic or extrinsic.<\/a><\/p><p>Intrinsic tolerance is the result of changing neurons that control behaviors. Extrinsic tolerance is an adaptation, resulting from alterations in compensatory neural circuits. These can be acute or chronic and also in some cases rapid.<\/p><p>Repeated exposure results in chronic tolerance, which is the most commonly seen in substance use disorders. As the brain becomes accustomed to the presence of the substance, it needs more of it to activate the same reward pathways and produce euphoria. This leads the person to escalate their use, increasing the risk of overdose and other serious health complications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb6ea48 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eb6ea48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Withdrawal<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467dc45 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"467dc45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>Withdrawal symptoms occur when the person taking substances reduces or discontinues their use. These symptoms are a direct result of continued substance use over a period of time with a sudden decrease or stop of use. Chemical changes within the brain take place with substances \u2013 and when use discontinues \u2013 the brain is forced to regain equilibrium. This results in withdrawal symptoms as the brain signals a need for continued substance use.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Individual substances result in different forms of withdrawal. For example, opioid withdrawal is uncomfortable but normally does not become life-threatening. Though rare, delirium tremens (DTs) happen during alcohol withdrawal which results in hallucinations, delusions, and seizures. One study\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6761822\/\">highlighted alcohol \u201ckindling,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0where the more times a person went through alcohol withdrawal, the more likely they were to experience seizures and DTs.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>The physical \u201cunwell\u201d feelings associated with withdrawal are uncomfortable and result in poor mental health.\u00a0<\/strong>It becomes easier for the person to keep taking substances rather than experience these symptoms.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06715b8 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06715b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Denial<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fcbefa elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fcbefa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\"><p>Denial is a psychological defense mechanism commonly seen in individuals with substance use disorders. It allows them to minimize or outright reject the reality of their situation, despite clear evidence to the contrary. Denial may manifest in several ways, including underestimating the amount of substances consumed, rationalizing the use of substances as a necessary coping mechanism, or shifting blame to external factors such as stress, trauma, or relationships.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/02791072.2002.10399978\">A study was conducted at five substance use disorder treatment centers,<\/a>\u00a0with participants aiming to explore their understanding of denial in relation to substance use disorders. The research analyzed transcripts and developed models of denial. One part identified key interpersonal and attributional processes explaining why participants failed to recognize or admit their substance use. The other identified five stages of progressing from no awareness to full awareness of the disorder. These models were later combined, revealing that denial is a complex and dynamic process involving both internal and social factors.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"content-block\"><div class=\"padding-top-content\"><div class=\"section-content\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-607f2f4 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"607f2f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0bf3f6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0bf3f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ab1fd3 elementor-widget 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Us<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc33847 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc33847\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80182c6 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"80182c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-139c9c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"139c9c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Loss of Willpower<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19747b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19747b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Substance use disorder takes away a person\u2019s ability to exert willpower over their substance use. While in the early stages, the person feels a sense of control, but repeated exposure to substances gradually impairs the brain\u2019s executive functions, particularly those governed by the prefrontal cortex. The loss of willpower is not a matter of choice or motivation but rather a consequence of the brain\u2019s altered state.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>One study argues that substance use disorder impairs people\u2019s ability to make choices based on long-term outcomes due to an imbalance between two neural systems:\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nn1584\">the impulsive system (amygdala) focused on immediate pleasure or pain, and the reflective system (prefrontal cortex)<\/a><\/span>\u00a0focused on future consequences.<\/strong>\u00a0Normally, the reflective system controls the impulsive system after social learning. However, when the impulsive system becomes hyperactive, it can overpower the reflective system. Drugs can amplify signals from the amygdala, hijacking cognitive resources and weakening the reflective system, making it harder to exercise willpower and resist drug use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bec79c2 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bec79c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc64807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc64807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Obsession or Preoccupation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97810dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97810dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the defining features of substance use disorder is the constant obsession or preoccupation with obtaining and using the substance. Those living with a substance use disorder spend an excessive amount of time thinking about their drug of choice, planning how to acquire it, and finding ways to use it. This preoccupation dominates their thoughts, leaving little room for other activities or relationships.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The term \u201caddiction\u201d has historically referred to impaired control over substance use, but recently it\u2019s been applied to non-substance disorders like pathological gambling. A study examined the classification of behavioral addictions by\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/researchcommons.waikato.ac.nz\/entities\/publication\/d6a62395-4adc-44ca-b018-f45794409dc9\">comparing participants with alcohol use disorder, pathological gambling, and compulsive buying disorder.<\/a><\/span>\u00a0Participants completed several assessments measuring addiction symptoms, impulsivity, and psychological distress. While the alcohol dependence group reported more severe symptoms and higher depression and anxiety, there were broad similarities across the three disorders in cravings, impulsivity, and obsessions. These findings support expanding the definition of addiction to include non-substance-related disorders, potentially improving treatment approaches.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e24f768 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e24f768\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d3d15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76d3d15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Symptoms of Drug Addiction: What to Look for in a Loved One<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b5e6d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b5e6d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Recognizing the signs of substance use disorder in a loved one is daunting, especially when denial and secrecy are involved. However, there are several behavioral, physical, and psychological symptoms that show indications of substance use and subsequent substance use disorder. These include:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Changes in behavior:\u00a0<\/strong>Loved ones living with addiction will exhibit changes in their behavior, such as withdrawing from social activities, neglecting responsibilities, or engaging in risky behaviors. They will become secretive about their activities and whereabouts, particularly when it comes to their substance use.<\/p><p><strong>Physical symptoms:\u00a0<\/strong>Physical signs of substance use vary depending on the substance, but common indicators include weight loss, poor hygiene, bloodshot eyes, scarring or infections of the skin, and facial or physical deformities. This is especially true with intravenous substance use.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Mood swings:<\/strong>\u00a0Substance use disorder leads to extreme mood swings, ranging from euphoria while under the influence to irritability, anxiety, or depression during withdrawal. Loved ones will notice their once-joyful or stable family member becoming increasingly volatile or emotionally distant.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Financial difficulties:\u00a0<\/strong>Loved ones living with a substance use disorder find financial difficulties as a result of spending large amounts of money on substances and negative behaviors.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Changes in sleep patterns:<\/strong>\u00a0Substance use disrupts normal sleep patterns, leading to insomnia or excessive sleeping. Stimulants may cause your loved one to stay awake for extended periods, while depressants may result in prolonged sleep or drowsiness.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Neglecting personal relationships:<\/strong>\u00a0Substance use disorder causes loved ones to withdraw from friends and family, isolating themselves as their substance use becomes their primary focus. They also experience conflict in relationships due to their erratic behavior or dishonesty.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17888 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/characteristics-of-addiction-what-keeps-the-cycle-going.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/characteristics-of-addiction-what-keeps-the-cycle-going.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/characteristics-of-addiction-what-keeps-the-cycle-going-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/characteristics-of-addiction-what-keeps-the-cycle-going-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/characteristics-of-addiction-what-keeps-the-cycle-going-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/characteristics-of-addiction-what-keeps-the-cycle-going-855x570.jpg 855w, https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/characteristics-of-addiction-what-keeps-the-cycle-going-900x600.jpg 900w\" alt=\"characteristics of addiction what keeps the cycle going\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bec522 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8bec522\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecef241 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ecef241\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting Started with Addiction Treatment in Sausalito, CA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d593bd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d593bd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Substance use disorder is a complex condition characterized by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences, driven by behavioral, psychological, and physiological dependencies. Neurological changes, genetic predispositions, and environmental factors all contribute to its development.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>To properly treat substance use disorder, professionals must adopt a comprehensive, evidence-based approach that includes psychoeducation and accessible treatment options. By addressing both the individual and societal factors, the goal is to reduce stigma and improve recovery outcomes. It\u2019s time to make meaningful changes through coordinated efforts across healthcare, policy, and community initiatives.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em>If you or someone you love is living with a substance use disorder, help is available right now. Alta Mira backs all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/drug-addiction\/\">addiction treatments<\/a>\u00a0with science-based care. Based in the beautiful Sausalito area, we offer a peaceful and serene place to begin your recovery. Call us today at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+18333090804\" data-ctm-watch-id=\"15\" data-ctm-tracked=\"1\" data-observe=\"1\" data-observer-id=\"5\">833-309-0804<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about our program offerings.<\/em><\/p><p><em>Alta Mira: Science-backed treatment, world-class care.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a73b3d e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a73b3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-392fe09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"392fe09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb4de3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cb4de3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Acevedo, Elizalde. \u201cNeuroanatomy, Frontal Cortex \u2013 StatPearls.\u201d\u00a0<i>NCBI<\/i>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554483\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK554483\/<\/a><\/span>. Accessed 23 October 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Bechara, Antoine. \u201cDecision making, impulse control and loss of willpower to resist drugs: a neurocognitive perspective.\u201d\u00a0<i>Nature Neuroscience<\/i>, October 2005,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nn1584\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/nn1584<\/a>.<\/span> Accessed 18 October 2024.<\/p><p>Becker, Howard C. \u201cKindling in Alcohol Withdrawal \u2013 PMC.\u201d\u00a0<i>PubMed Central<\/i>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6761822\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6761822\/<\/a>.<\/span> Accessed 23 October 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cHow an Addicted Brain Works &gt; News.\u201d\u00a0<i>Yale Medicine<\/i>, 25 May 2022,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yalemedicine.org\/news\/how-an-addicted-brain-works\">https:\/\/www.yalemedicine.org\/news\/how-an-addicted-brain-works<\/a>.<\/span> Accessed 23 October 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Howard, Matthew, et al. \u201cDenial in Addiction: Toward an Integrated Stage and Process Model\u2014Qualitative Findings.\u201d\u00a0<i>Journal of Psychoactive Drugs<\/i>, 2011,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/02791072.2002.10399978\">https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/02791072.2002.10399978<\/a><\/span>. Accessed 18 October 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>McLaughlan, Andre, and Nicola Starkey. \u201cPublication The classification of substance and behavioural addictions: A preliminary investigation.\u201d\u00a0<i>The University of Waikato<\/i>, 2012,<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/researchcommons.waikato.ac.nz\/entities\/publication\/d6a62395-4adc-44ca-b018-f45794409dc9\">https:\/\/researchcommons.waikato.ac.nz\/entities\/publication\/d6a62395-4adc-44ca-b018-f45794409dc9<\/a><\/span>. Accessed 18 October 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cThe Molecular Basis of Tolerance \u2013 PMC.\u201d\u00a0<i>PubMed Central<\/i>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3860466\/\">https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3860466\/<\/a>.<\/span> Accessed 23 October 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u201cTHE NEUROBIOLOGY OF SUBSTANCE USE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION.\u201d\u00a0<i>NCBI<\/i>,\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK424849\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK424849\/<\/a><\/span>. 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class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Characteristics and Symptoms of Drug Addictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1522\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Coming Down From Drugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1523\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Dealing With Overdose<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1524\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Diogenes Syndrome and Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1525\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Drug Addiction and the Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1526\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Drug Addiction Facts And Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1527\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Drug-Induced Amnesia and Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1528\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">How Is Drug Addiction Dangerous to My Health?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1529\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">How to Tell If Someone Is On Drugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1530\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Is Addiction a Disease?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1531\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Long-Term 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menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1537\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Support Groups for Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1538\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">The Causes and Effects of Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1539\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">The Dangers of Detoxing at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1540\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">The Emotional Impact of Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1542\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">Trauma-Informed Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1543\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">What Are Designer Drugs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1544\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">What Are the Most Addictive Drugs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1545\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">What Are the Signs of a Drug Overdose?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1546\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\">What Is Relapse?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"elementor-nav-menu--dropdown elementor-nav-menu__container\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-2-cdfad2b\" class=\"elementor-nav-menu sm-vertical\"><li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1518\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altamirarecovery.com\/drug-addiction\/\" class=\"elementor-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Drug Rehab<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1519\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">5 Ways to Avoid Addiction Relapse<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1520\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Borderline Intellectual Functioning and Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1521\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Characteristics and Symptoms of Drug Addictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1522\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Coming Down From Drugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1523\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Dealing With Overdose<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1524\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diogenes Syndrome and Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1525\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Drug Addiction and the Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1526\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Drug Addiction Facts And Statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1527\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Drug-Induced Amnesia and Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1528\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">How Is Drug Addiction Dangerous to My Health?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1529\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">How to Tell If Someone Is On Drugs<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1530\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Is Addiction a Disease?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1531\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Long-Term Effects of Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1532\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Married to an Addict: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1533\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Multiple Addictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1534\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Nervous Breakdown and Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1535\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1536\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Research Chemicals<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1537\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Support Groups for Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1538\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">The Causes and Effects of Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1539\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">The Dangers of Detoxing at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1540\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">The Emotional Impact of Drug Addiction<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1542\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Trauma-Informed Care<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1543\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">What Are Designer Drugs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1544\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">What Are the Most Addictive Drugs?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1545\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">What Are the Signs of a Drug Overdose?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1546\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">What Is Relapse?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-672e2ed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"672e2ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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