Parts of the Brain
part of the limbic system that regulates motor control
basil ganglia
What gives you the strength and power to walk through walls?
doors
the need to increase the dose over time to obtain the original effect
tolerance
Rome is located in what country?
Italy
Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well. True or False?
true
part of the limbic system that controls learning and memory
hippocampus
Only one color, but not one size, stuck at the bottom, yet easily flies. Present in sun, but not in rain, doing no harm and feeling no pain. What am I?
a shadow
person place or thing that causes an urge and can result in relapse
trigger
What is the nearest planet to the sun?
Mercury
You will always notice drug's effect on physical health immediately.
True or False?
False
you may notice the cognitive effects immediately but it takes its toll on your body over time.
part of the limbic system that controls emotions and motivation
Amygdala
A man leaves home and turns left three times. When he returns home he finds two men wearing masks. Who are the two men?
the umpire and catcher
common reaction of people with addictions who, when confronted, deny they have a problem
denial
Who was our second president of the United States?
John Adams
Drug addiction can:
A) Cause mental health issues
B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues
C) Does not effect mental health issues
D) A and B
D
part of the limbic system that controls body temp, hunger, and mood
Hypothalamus
When I take five and add six, I get eleven, but when I take six and add seven, I get one. What am I?
a clock
strong desire to consume a particular substance
craving
What is the slowest animal in the world?
sloth
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Mouth, Liver, Throat, Lungs, Skin, Kidney, Bladder, Heart, Brain
part of the brain that controls behavior and emotions
the limbic system
What is harder to catch the faster you run?
your breath
a supervised treatment for drug addiction designed to purge the body of intoxicating substances
detox
What U.S. state is home to Disney World?
Florida
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke