Signs & Symptoms
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence
Withdrawal symptom
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bipolar Disorder
You should avoid consuming this when taking a mood stabilizer or anticonvulsant
Alcohol
PTSD, OCD and Panic Disorder all belong to what category of mental health disorders?
Anxiety
The name of the government agency who must approve all drugs before they can be sold
FDA
Food & Drug Administration
People with this disorder feel a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt and extreme sadness. These feelings continue for long periods of time
Depression
Characterized by binging and purging
Bulimia
This medication was the choice of treatment of mania in Bipolar Disorder
Lithium
The classification of drugs that alcohol belongs too
Depressants
The definition of when a person becomes dependent on a substance
Addiction
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal
Sweating, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain
Characterized by obsessions and compulsions
OCD
How long does it take for antidepressants to take effect
2-4 weeks
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved in depression
Norepinephrine, Serotonin or Dopamine
Name a well known support group associated with alcoholism
AA Alcoholic's Anonymous
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military
PTSD
Characterized by loss of reality/thinking that exhibits delusions
Psychosis
Name an antidepressant
Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Luvox, Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Elavil
If these people have a history of depression, you are at higher risk for depression
Family members
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ________
Craving
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity
Anhedonia
lack of interest/pleasure
Characterized by delusions and hallucinations
Schizophrenia
What do antidepressants attempt to fix
They try to correct the imbalances in neurotransmitters
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ________
Neurotransmitters or
imbalance in chemicals in the brain
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect it is called _______
Increased tolerance