PSYC 155 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating
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But something may be partially genetic such as addiction in general: most offspring of an alcoholic parent do not develop alcohol use problems, even though probability or risk is higher. Social learning theory: causes of alcohol problems are likely environmental. Success rates of abstinence only: 25% abstinent, 10% used alcohol moderately without problems, 65% made significant improvements on average, reducing their overall alcohol consumption by 87%. Findings are in opposition to disease theorists view that there is no alternative to abstinence: be overlooked when outcomes are dichotomised as such or relapsed, health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. Can be toxic and fatal in large quantities. But in smaller amounts via cigarette smoke, can cause relaxation, weight loss, decreased irritability, increased alertness: develops a physical dependence on nicotine, addictive because it activates brain circuits that regulate reward/pleasure pathways of the brain.
