famous people
theories
types of drugs and services
100
Heath Ledger
This Australian actor over dosed from prescription drugs while filming the Batman movie the Dark Knight.
100
Cognitive affective pharmacogenic theory
this theory was created by by Dr. Steven R. Gold which describes the user as powerless and has a struggling ability to cope with stress.
100
Benzodiazepines.
what type of drug is a class psychoactive that acts as a sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, or muscle relaxer.
200
Michael Jackson
This singer died from prescription overdose in 2009 and is famous for songs like Billy Jean and Thriller.
200
Labeling theory
Howard Becker developed this theory which goes off the concept that what is regarded as deviant behavior by one person or social group may not be so regarded by other persons or social groups.
200
opioids
These drugs are most commonly used to treat pain, suppress coughs, and help with addiction.
300
Whitney Houston
What female singer died in 2012 of a prescription drug overdose and is in the Guinness Book of World records as the most famous female act of all time.
300
Jo Phelan
Who said " The degree of socioeconomic power, and social connections, either protects health or causes premature mortality."
300
stimulants
these drugs are used as performance enhancers and produce an "up" feeling
400
Marilyn Monroe
What female actress/model died in 1962 from an overdose of barbiturates?
400
Neighborhood Disadvantage
This relatively new class- related area of research focuses on unhealthy urban living conditions.
400
Individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and psychoactive therapy.
What are the types of services the University of Alabama offers for substance abuse?
500
Sigmund freud
Known as the founder of psychoanalysis, this person died of a morphine overdose administered by doctors.
500
General Adaptation Syndrome
This concept was founded by Hans Selye where constant stress would use up pituitary and adrenal defenses, making a person feel exhausted.
500
Student Health Center
Where can substance abuse services be located at The University of Alabama?
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