G. Dependence and addiction issues

  

Lesson 42:Alcohol use disorder(Lessons 1521-1540)

Alcohol use disorder is characterized by continued drinking, difficulty quitting, and a loss of control, often leading to a reluctance to stop despite impacts on health and well-being. This course will analyze the mechanisms of dependence, emotional triggers, and social misconceptions, helping to understand how alcohol can become a tool for self-anesthesia. It will also provide psychological adjustments and supportive withdrawal strategies.

Lesson 43:Substance use disorder – (e.g., drug, tranquilizer) dependence(Lessons 1541-1560))

This course focuses on the psychological and behavioral problems caused by substance abuse, including drugs, prescription medications, and sedatives. Substance use disorders not only harm the body but also profoundly disrupt emotional and cognitive functioning. This course will help identify addictive cycles, trigger patterns, and psychological substitution mechanisms, supplemented by recovery support and relapse prevention training.

Lesson 44:Gambling disorder(Lessons 1561-1580)

Gambling disorder is a non-substance-based addiction characterized by uncontrollable compulsions to gamble, despite severe financial, interpersonal, or emotional consequences. This course will explore dysregulation in risky decision-making, the brain's reward system, and emotional avoidance, offering pathways for cognitive intervention, behavioral restriction, and supportive change.

Lesson 45:Internet addiction – Dependence on the internet or gaming(Lessons 1581-1600) 

Internet addiction often manifests as obsession with gaming, social media, or short videos, leading to a loss of self-control and a tendency to escape reality, accompanied by anxiety, distraction, and disrupted sleep and rest schedules. This course will analyze how the internet stimulates the brain's reward system, helping to restore rhythm, self-discipline, and a sense of engagement with reality. It will also offer behavioral replacements and digital detoxification strategies.