Counselor Toolbox - Addiction, Counseling, And Mental Health Continuing Education | Recovery | Relationships | Clinical | Psy

#### Introduction - Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes - Topic: Theories of addiction and co-occurring disorders - Focus on understanding and addressing co-occurring disorders in addiction treatment #### Co-Occurring Disorders - Expectation rather than the exception in addiction treatment - Importance of addressing co-occurring symptoms to prevent relapse - Symptoms can include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders #### Theories of Addiction 1. **Moral Theory**   - Addiction seen as a moral weakness   - Treatment focused on willpower and virtuous lifestyle   - Largely outdated 2. **Disease Theory**   - Addiction as a chronic, incurable, and progressive disease   - Genetic and biological factors play a significant role   - Focus on physiological deficits and neurotransmitter imbalances 3. **Social Learning Theory**   - Addiction learned through observation and vicarious reinforcement   - Influence of family, peers, and media on addictive behaviors 4. **Cognitive-Behavioral Theory**   - Irrati