Drug Abuse and Addiction
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
What is a protective factor of addiction?
Somethings that reduces the likelihood of addiction
Drugs change the brain's:
A) Structure
B) Function
C) Both
BOTH
On average, how much does the brain weigh?
A) Less than one pound
B) 2 Pounds
C) 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 addiction is....
Increased
Having access to the following resources such as_____ can reduce the likelihood of addiction:
A) Churches
B) Involvement in sports or other actvities
C) Schooling
D)All of the above
All of the above
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)
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
Poor academic performance can cause an increased risk for drug use?
True or False
True
Name at least 2 protective factors for addiction
Minimal exposure to drugs
Supportive family and friends
Exposure to positive influences
Good academic performance
Which drug family causes a greatly amplified message with 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
False
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
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 powerful desire for something that usually passes.
Craving
Drugs of abuse target the brain's reward system by flooding the circuit with
A) Dopamine
B) Acetylcholine
C) Norepihephrine
D) All of the above
Dopamine
Genetics (family history
Age
Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)
Gender/ethinicity
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Mouth,
Throat
Lungs
Skin
Kidney
Bladder
Heart
What influences teen's decision making the greatest?
A) Family
B) Friends
C) School
D) Experience
Friends
True or False: Emotional relapse happens before physical relapse
True. Emotional and mental relapse stages occur before a person physically uses again.