Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery and Addiction

Obesity, Weight Loss Surgery and Addiction What every WLS patient should know about the potential risk for addiction or addictive behaviors

Presented By: Julia M. Dostal, PhD Executive Director LEAF Council on Alcoholism and Addiction Oneonta, NY

Why talk about Addiction? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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What is Addiction? Three Definitions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Core Concept: Loss of Control ,[object Object],[object Object]

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THE REWARD : Endorphins and Addiction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Loss of Control ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Neuroadaptation is like going to the gym and building your muscles. You lift 5lb weights for a few weeks and then suddenly, 5 pounds feel like nothing. You now need 10lb weights. That’s what happens to your brain. Whatever feels good suddenly needs more to feel the way it used to feel . But, with your brain, once it adapts it is changed forever.

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The Theory Behind the Obesity/Addiction connection: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Food Addiction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Transfer Addiction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Addictions WLS Patients Need to Be Aware of: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to Prevent Addiction after WLS ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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What to do if you think you have an addiction: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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