Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Are There Parallels Between Violent Extremism and Substance Abuse (Alcoholism) Addiction?

 


Photo: RAND



The answer is a resounding 'yes'.  There are parallels between extremism and addiction.  RAND think tank did a study recently to uncover these parallels.  Which is a few pages and worth reading.  Here is the link to the coverage.  Among the parallels, there are key areas listed below to ponder on:


1. The Role of Conditioned Cues


2. The Neurobiology of Vengeful Retaliation


3. The Role of Stress in Compulsive Behaviors



4. Features of Chronic Disease



5. Psychiatric Comorbidity


6. The Role of Social Relationships



7. Patterns in Geographic Determinants







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