The journey to recovery in patients with addictive disorders

Abstract:

Addiction is a primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry. Dysfunction in these circuits leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations. Addiction often involves cycles of relapse and remission”. Recovery refers to the ways in which persons with or affected by addiction tap resources within and beyond the self to move beyond experiencing these disorders to managing them and their residual effects to build full, meaningful lives in the community. It is regaining wholeness, connection to the community, and a purpose-filled life.

Goals of the Webinar

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will get to know:

· What is Recovery?

· What is Relapse?

· How does Relapse happen?

· Stages of Recovery

· Recovery-oriented programs

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers interested in learning the basics of relapse and recovery in addictive disorders.