The Term Shaman Is a Term Used for a Kind

question 50

True/False

The term shaman is a term used for a kind of religious specialist;the term is derived from Latin.

Understand the common "rules" enforced in families with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs).

Recognize the effects of parental alcoholism on children's development and coping mechanisms.

Identify the role and impact of coping skills training for families dealing with SUDs.

Examine the scope and contributions of the "adult children" movement.

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Definitions:

Releasing Hormones

Hormones produced by the hypothalamus that stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

Hypothalamus

A small region at the base of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, and emotional activity.

Pituitary

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it secretes hormones that regulate other glands and many body functions including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involved in the regulation of reward, pleasure, and addiction.