CARTA: Altered States of the Human Mind: Addiction and Loss of Control

Experts address altered states of the mind that are deliberately induced by humans. We will address what is known about origins and mechanisms of these mind-altering practices. In doing so, we hope to gain new insights into the origins and workings of the human mind. [Show ID: 36672] 0:00 Introduction 1:54 Addiction and Loss of Control (Hyperkatifela, Negative Reinforcement and the Dark Side of Addiction) 2:59 Relative Scope of the Problem: Opioids versus Alcohol 5:31 Conceptual Framework for Neurobiological Bases Driving Substance Use Disorders 7:15 Neural Circuits of the Withdrawal/Negative Affect Stage 7:56 Neural Circuits of the Preoccupation/Anticipation "Craving" Stage 13:19 The Neurochemical Basis of Opponent Process: Reward Deficit and Stress Surfeit 14:22 Martha Woodroof: Alcohol Provided Relief from my Emotional Pain 16:59 Neurobiological Circuitry of the Overlap of Pain and Addiction 18:14 Allostatic Change in Emotional State Associated with Transition to Drug Addiction Please Note: Knowledge about health and medicine is constantly evolving. This information may become out of date. More from: CARTA: Altered States of the Human Mind: Implications for Anthropogeny (https://www.uctv.tv/carta-altered-states) Explore More Health & Medicine on UCTV (https://www.uctv.tv/health) UCTV features the latest in health and medicine from University of California medical schools. Find the information you need on cancer, transplantation, obesity, disease and much more. Explore More Science & Technology on UCTV (https://www.uctv.tv/science) Science and technology continue to change our lives. University of California scientists are tackling the important questions like climate change, evolution, oceanography, neuroscience and the potential of stem cells. UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California -- teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world. (https://www.uctv.tv)