Neurotransmitter(s) Involved
The neurotransmitters that cause the effects felt by using cannabis.
What are endocannabinoids?
The ROA most often used to consume alcohol.
What is oral?
Describes the process where carbohydrates, such as fruit and grain, are combined with yeast to make alcohol.
What is "fermentation"?
These two structures make up the CNS (Central Nervous System).
What are the brain and spinal cord?
This level of prevention describes when the intervention occurs after an individual is already using a substance and potentially showing signs of problematic use.
What is secondary prevention?
The main neurotransmitter that creates the effects felt from using opiates.
What are endorphins?
The ROA often referred to as "snorting".
What is intranasal?
Describes the concept where an individual requires more and more of the same substance to experience the level of intoxication they desire.
What is "tolerance"?
Part of the brain responsible for balance.
What is the cerebellum?
Peer support group for people who desire to stop using alcohol.
What is AA (Alcohol Anonymous)?
The main neurotransmitter that causes the effects felt from consuming alcohol.
What is GABA?
The ROA Suboxone (dissolvable medication used to aid those in recovery from opiates) uses.
What is sublingual?
Used to describe when a receptor is occupied but does not cause the neuron to fire.
What is "antagonist"?
The feedback loop involved in the addiction process described in Dr. Davies' Lecture.
What is the Pre-frontal cortex/ Amygdala Feedback Loop?
Model that addresses the various domains that impact substance use, addiction, and treatment.
What is the Biopsychosocial Model?
The main neurotransmitter that causes the effects felt when nicotine is used.
What is acetylcholine?
The ROA used when wearing nicotine patches.
What is transdermal?
Used to describe when a receptor is occupied by a neurotransmitter that causes neuron firing.
What is "agonist"?
The outermost and largest part of the human brain.
What is the cortex?
The 3 potential pathways to recovery described in chapter 15 of the text.
What are spontaneous remission, formal treatment, and self-help groups.
The 3 neurotransmitters involved in creating the effects felt from using cocaine.
What are dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine?
The 3 ROAs administered through injection.
What are SubQ (subcutaneous), IV (intravenous), and IM (intramuscular).
Describes the process where a substance is broken down into simpler components and waste.
What is "metabolism"?
This type of imaging has taught us a significant amount about the biological aspects of addictions, especially in the area of "cravings".
What is fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?
Two of the most common systems involved in prevention efforts.
What are education and mass media?