Can Addiction Be Treated Effectively by Addressing the Symptomatic Behavior

question 4

Essay

Can addiction be treated effectively by addressing the symptomatic behavior alone?
Are there underlying conditions which predispose addiction that must be addressed? Is there evidence that factors such as sexuality (Freud) or spirituality (Jung) must be addressed to overcome addiction?

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A region of the brain associated with memory formation and spatial navigation.

Amygdala

A section of the brain that is crucial for emotion regulation, emotional learning, and forming memories associated with emotional events.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in high-level brain functions such as thought, action, and perception.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain that processes and interprets sensory information from the body, including touch, temperature, and pain.