Addiction to methamphetamine is particularly difficult to treat. Review some of the cognitive deficits seen in methamphetamine addiction and explain how these deficits complicate efforts to treat the addiction.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Cognitive deficits in people who use methamphetamine include problems with motor activities such as skilled movements or perceptual speed. Methamphetamine use also decreases the ability to shift attention. Finally, research also suggests memory, attention, and decision-making problems. These types of problems make it difficult for individuals to objectively see their addiction as well as be able to engage in therapy requiring cognitive responses.
Learning Objective: 12.5 Identify common stimulants and their effects on the human body and brain.
Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Amphetamines as a Medicine
Difficulty Level: Medium
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