Name that drug
This is a synthetic stimulant.
Amphetamine(s)
This is when you feel unwell after you stop a substance.
withdrawal
What are triggers?
People, places, and things that are associated with substance use which triggers cravings/desire to use.
Who is the father of conditioning?
Pavlov
What are: aggressive behavior in childhood, lack of parental supervision, low peer refusal skills, drug experimentation, availability of drugs at school, and community poverty?
Risk factors for substance use
This contains THC which is a mind altering chemical.
Cannabis/Marijuana
The psychological or physical effects of meth are
euphoria, alertness/wakefulness; feelings of strength/energy; feelings of invulnerability; feelings of confidence/competence; feelings of sexual desire; less boredom, loneliness, and shyness; increased heart rate/blood pressure/breathing rate/body temperature; sound sensitivity; dilated pupils; decreased appetite/sleep/reaction time
What are "Workaholism" and discontinuation of structure" risk factors for?
Early abstinence
What did Pavlov use in his experiments?
Conditioned dogs to salivate for food by ringing a bell.
The neurotransmitter process that is affected by stimulant drug use.
Dopamine reuptake
This causes withdrawal symptoms of overall feeling sick, sweating, body aches, and such.
Opioids/opiates
This substance causes a feeling of euphoria (a "rush").
Opioids/opiates
This has 4 stages: 1) withdrawal 2) early abstinence ("Honeymoon") 3) protracted abstinence ("The Wall") 4) adjustment/resolution
Recovery stages
What are the phases of the addictive process?
introductory phase, maintenance phase, disenchantment phase, disaster phase
This is a part of the brain that substance use affects that allows people to assess situations, make sound decisions, and keep emotions and desires under control.
Prefrontal cortex
This is a synthetic substance that is also used for pain management.
Fentanyl
What are the withdrawal symptoms of alcohol?
Seizures, tremors, nausea, hallucinations, insomnia, agitation, and confusion. (need to get 3/7)
What are the withdrawal symptoms that are relapse risk factors?
powerful cravings, paranoia, depression, disordered sleep patterns, unstructured time, proximity of triggers, and fear of withdrawal symptoms
This is used to deal with cravings.
Thought stopping
How do drugs affect the brain?
Drugs interfere with the way neurons send, receive, and process signals via neurotransmitters
This substance affects the neurotransmitters GABA and dopamine.
Alcohol
What has these symptoms: rapid heart rate, increased body temperature, tremors, loss of ability to control muscles movement, increased blood pressure, abnormally fast breathing, sweating, altered mental status, hallucinations, and cardiovascular collapse and death?
Delirium Tremens (DTs)
What are anxiety, depression, boredom, fear, sexual arousal or deprivation, fatigue, anger, frustration, and concern about weight gain?
Emotional states which can be triggers.
What is "a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. Addiction is characterized by behaviors that include one or more of the following: impaired control over drug use, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, and craving"?
This area of the brain is affected by drugs and results in difficulty finding pleasure and motivation.
Basal ganglia