Cue reactivity
Cue Reactivity
Cue reactivity (/kjuː riːˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.ti/) is a phenomenon often observed in individuals suffering from addictions. The term refers to the response that a person with a history of substance use exhibits when exposed to drug-related cues. These cues can be environmental, social, or emotional and can trigger intense cravings or relapse in the individual.
Etymology
The term "cue reactivity" is derived from the psychological concept of 'cue', which refers to a stimulus that triggers a response, and 'reactivity', which refers to the response itself. In the context of addiction, the 'cue' could be anything that the individual associates with drug use, and the 'reactivity' is the craving or urge to use the drug that the cue triggers.
Related Terms
- Addiction: A psychological and physical inability to stop consuming a chemical, drug, activity, or substance, even though it is causing psychological and physical harm.
- Relapse: A return to drug use after attempting to stop.
- Craving: A powerful desire for something.
- Stimulus: Something that rouses or incites to activity.
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External Links
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cue reactivity
- Wikipedia's article - Cue reactivity
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