Drug Abuse and Addiction
True or False
Addiction is described as chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking AND use, despite harmful consequences.
True
What is the most complex organ of the human body?
The Brain
Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well. True or False?
True
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases risk
A movie about a hard-drinking New York journalist who takes her reputation as the life and soul of the party too far when she knocks over her sister's wedding cake and crashes the bridal limousine. When a court orders her into rehab for a month, she initially refuses, but eventually she begins to take her substance abuse seriously.
28 Days
Drugs change the brain's:
A) Structure
B) Function
C) Both
C) Both
On average, how much does the brain weigh?
A) Less than one pound
B) 2 Pounds
C) 3 pounds
3 pounds
You will always notice drug's effect on physical health immediately.
True or False?
False
If there is a family history of drug use, your risk for a substance use disorder is....
Increased
This metallic man has been in recovery since 2003. He was introduced to drugs by his famous father and spent time in jail. He saw a resurgence in his popularity since entering recovery and staring in a series of hit movies.
Robert Downey Jr.
Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs
To feel better (stress, depression, etc)
To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)
Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc)
Fear of withdrawal
The part of the brain that enables us to make thoughtful decisions, assess situations, and keep our emotions under control, is completed during which stage of life:
A) Childhood (up to 12 years)
B) Adolescence (13-19)
C) Young adulthood (20-25)
D) None of the above
Young adulthood
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
Self-Care *Share one thing you do for self-care
This famous British singer, songwriter, and pianist recently had a biopic made of his life. He was knighted by the Queen of England and is one of the best selling musical artists of all time. He went through recovery, built AA/NA meetings into his tour schedule, and has also sponsored other celebrities such as Eminem.
Elton John
Which class of drug greatly amplifies sensations within the brain (i.e the difference between someone whispering vs. shouting into a microphone)
A) Amphetamines (Crystal Meth, ADHD medications)
B) Cocaine
C) Marijuana
D) A and B
E) All of the above
A and B
True or False: The Brain has the most neurotransmitter receptors in the body?
False - The stomach and GI tract have more neurotransmitter reception sites.
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) A and B
During younger childhood (up to age 12), what is the most important influence?
A) Friends
B) Home/Family
C) Sports and other activities
D) Good sleep
Home/Family
A biopic of a famous country music legend and his rise to fame in Tennessee. While on tour, he meets the love of his life, singer June Carter. However, things take a turn when he becomes involved in drugs and his marriage to first wife, Vivian, begins to fall apart. June eventually helps him recover from his addiction and he proposes to her in front of a live audience.
Walk the Line
Drugs that target the brain's reward system by flooding the circuit with
A) Dopamine
B) Acetylcholine (neurotransmitter that plays a role in memory, learning, attention, arousal and involuntary muscle movement)
C) Norepinephrine (flight or fight neurotransmitter)
D) All of the above
Dopamine
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
Cross Addiction
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Mouth
Liver
Throat
Lungs
Skin
Kidney
Bladder
Heart
Brain
What influences decision making the greatest during teen years?
A) Family
B) Friends
C) Work/School
D) Experience
Friends
This famous actor is known for his character named after a weapon. He served jail time and became a boxing champion in San Quentin, after which he completed a 12-step program and has been sober for over 4 decades. He was first discovered as an actor while attending an AA meeting! Now he is a successful restaurateur and appeared as the Racoon in the Masked Singer show.
Danny Trejo