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ASAM - American Society of Addiction Medicine Prefrontal Cortex - The part of the brain that enables us to assess situations. This part of the brain is still maturing during adolescence. Moral Model - Addictions are the result of human weakness, character defects. This model has no sympathy for people with serious addictions believing that the addict demonstrated a great moral failure. Focuses on believing the addict has a "choice" Disease Model - addiction is an illness. Comes as a result of the impairment of healthy neurochemical or behavioral processes. Jellinek is a pioneer of this model. Genetic Model - Individuals have a genetic predisposition to certain behaviors. Cultural Model - Culture is a strong determinant of whether or not individuals may become addicts. Blended Model - Considers elements of all other models. Dependency is different for different individuals and each case should be considered on an individual basis. The Brains Mesolimbic System - Alcohol and drug significantly affect the reward/pleasure centers in this. Plays a large part in experiencing pleasure. Dopamine - the neurotransmitter related to pleasure Alcohol - The most widely used and abused substance. A CNS depressant. Marijuana - The most common illicit drug used. THC acts on cannabinoid receptors that influence pleasure, memory, thinking, concentration. Nucleus Accumbens - The brains pleasure center, neurons in the nucleus accumbens use dopamine. Every drug of abuse stimulates dopamine release. ROSC's - Recovery Orientated Systems of Care: Distinctive emphasis on post treatment monitoring and support Dimensions included in an effective ROSC - Health, Home, Purpose, community, Three Core Components of a ROSC - Collaborative decision-making (individuals are empowered to direct their own recovery) Continuity of services (ongoing and seamless connections with services and supports) Service quality (services are evidence based and appropriate towards the individual)