The Brain Disease
What are responsible for communication in the brain?
Neurotransmitters
What is fact #1 for anxiety?
Anxiety is normal
What are the three components of the CBT triangle?
Jessie has been using cocaine daily for over 20 years. He has a high paying job and can usually keep up with the work load. Jessie believes that the cocaine has helped him excel in many areas in life. He wants to keep using because he "hasn't hit rock bottom yet". What stage of change is he in?
Pre-contemplation
What birds eye is larger than its brain?
Ostrich
How is addiction defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine?
"a treatable, chronic, medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individuals life experiences"
How does the American Psychological Association define anxiety?
"an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure"
What are 3 of the 7 symptoms listed in the book for Major Depressive Disorder?
Changes in appetite/weight
Changes in sleep
Changes in movement
Decreased energy/fatigue
Feelings of guilt/worthlessness
Difficulty concentrating/making decisions
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Jim has had over 6 months of sobriety. He currently attends NA meetings regularly and has weekly meetings with his therapist. He is feeling good but still gets cravings to use. It's all part of the process right?
Maintenance
Are avocados a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit!
What are the 3 levels of addiction?
Mild, moderate, severe
What is the difference between anxiety and fear?
Anxiety is apprehension and fear is a response
What percent of adults med the criteria for a depressive episode in 2017?
7.1%
Cynthia was put in jail for her 3rd DUI in a matter of 6 months. When asking her about it, she says "those cops caught me at a bad time" but sometimes gets worried about her use.
Contemplation
Who made the first solo flight across the Atlantic in 1932?
Amelia Earhart
Nucleus Accumbens
What is the name of the curve called in fact #2?
Yerkes Dodson Curve
What is one reason MDD is twice as common in females than men?
Rumination
Antonio has been sober for 4 months. He attends SMART recovery meetings often and has met many new friends. He has made the commitment of change.
Action
Which country has the most natural lakes?
Canada
What area of the brain is in charge of judgement?
Prefrontal Cortex
What is the parasympathetic nervous system also known as?
"rest and digest" system
What is the most predictive factor in the cause of addiction?
Significant family history
Jordan knows that she has a problem with alcohol. She has been sober for 8 months, but recently relapsed due to the high stress at work. She knows that her behavior can be change, but she doesn't know where to start. She hops on google to discover more resources for herself.
What apes name means "man of the forest" in Malaysian?
Orangutan