Why Does It Make Sense to View Addiction as a Mental

question 23

Multiple Choice

Why does it make sense to view addiction as a mental disorder?

• A) The symptoms reflect behaviors that involve the pathological need for a substance.
• B) The most effective treatments are psychological.
• C) Neurochemical imbalances underlie the problematic behaviors observed.
• D) Substance abuse frequently develops in an attempt to self-medicate negative mood states.

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Definitions:

Unmatched Pair

A pair of items or entities that do not correspond to or complement each other in expected ways.

Cortisol

A hormone, released during the body’s response to stress, that increases blood glucose levels and affects the immune response.

Epinephrine (Adrenaline)

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the body's fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Cytokines

These chemical messengers are produced by the body as part of its immune response. These proteins can either promote inflammation or reduce it.