Basic Terms
What is the term for needing more of a substance to get the same effect?
What is tolerance?
This neurotransmitter is strongly linked to the brain’s reward system and addiction.
What is dopamine?
This commonly abused legal substance impairs coordination and reaction time.
What is alcohol
Peer pressure is an example of this type of influence on substance use.
What is social behavior?
This occurs when someone continues using a substance despite negative consequences.
What is Addiction?
Substance abuse can strongly affect this part of the brain responsible for judgment and decision-making.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
Nicotine is the addictive substance found in these product
What are cigarettes/vapes
People with untreated anxiety or depression may have a higher risk of developing this.
What is substance abuse disorder
These are physical or emotional symptoms that happen after stopping drug use.
What are withdrawals?
This psychological concept explains why people may crave drugs after seeing reminders associated with use.
What is conditioning?
This opioid drug has caused major overdose epidemics in the United States.
What is fentaynl
This type of therapy helps people change unhealthy thoughts and behaviors related to addiction.
What is CBT ( Cognitive Behavior Therapy)
This category includes drugs like alcohol that slow brain activity.
What are depressants?
This term describes using a substance to reduce stress or unpleasant emotions.
What is self-medication
This stimulant drug is medically prescribed for ADHD but is also sometimes misused by students.
What is Adderall?
Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous use this famous recovery approach.
What is the 12-step program
This type of drug increases energy, alertness, and heart rate.
What are stimulants?
Long-term substance abuse can interfere with this cognitive ability involving memory, attention, and problem-solving.
What is executive functioning?
This hallucinogenic drug is sometimes known as “acid.”
What is lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)?
Having supportive family, healthy coping skills, and positive friendships are examples of these.
What are protective factors