types of addiction
T or F. is a phone a chemical addiction
False
whats the first stage of addiction
expirmentation
T or F is problematic pattern of use a symptom
True
How does Experimentation start
Alcohol and drug use starts with experimentation or voluntary use. it is obtained and used as with friends in response to peer pressure. Older people often start to use drugs when losing their spouse, or a job. Some people in this stage manage to stop by themselves, others latch on and become more. Others however believe that substance abuse solves their problems, they then begin to rely on the product then moving on to regular use.
T or F. is drugs behavioural addition
False
what is the second stage of addiction
regular use
is clinically significant impairment a symptom
yes
How often do you need to use a substance in order for it to be considered regular use
Regular use does not have to be everyday but is often used in a predictable pattern.
is gambling behavioural addiction. T or F
True
what stage is risky use
3
is dependence a symptom
no
how does problem or risky use work
During this stage, the user begins to suffer legal, emotional, physical, or social problems. Adults may drink and drive or have problems at work or in their relationships. Teenagers may have bad grades, behavioral problems, a significant change in friends, motor vehicle crashes, or speeding tickets.
what type of addiction refers to addiction that involves the use of substances.
chemical
what stage is addiction
5
what are the characteristic of dependence
Chronic use of alcohol or other drugs that leads to failure to fulfill major responsibilities related to work, family or school
Repeatedly drinking or using drugs in situations that are hazardous, such as driving
Development of increased tolerance to use, meaning more of the drug or alcohol is needed to have the same effect
Withdrawal symptoms if a person cuts back on the use
what is the definition of behavioral addiction
behavioural addiction refers to addiction that involves compulsive behaviours. These are persistent, repeated behaviours that you carry out even if they don’t offer any real benefit.
what stage is dependence
4
Symptoms of addiction
psychological and physical changes from repeated heavy use of alcohol, other drugs or both.
The primary symptoms of addiction are uncontrollable alcohol or other drug cravings, seeking and use.