TYPES
TYPE OF ADDICTION: abusing medications
DRUG
What is pica?
What is an addiction that is characterized as eating non food items, such as scotch tape, matress foam, etc.
TREATMENT: Not having the drug or substance
Withdrawal
What part of the body is psychologically affected by addictions
brain, nervous system
SYMPTOMS: wanting something very badly
CRAVING
TYPE OF ADDICTION: beer, liquor, vodka, margeritas, pina coladas
ALCOHOL
What is trichotillomania?
What is an addiction that is characterized by excessive or compulsive hair pulling.
TREATMENT: giving punishment for using drug and substance
BEHAVIORAL THERAPY
Can you be addicted to prescription medications
yes
SYMPTOMS: Doing things without thinking about the consequences
COMPULSIVITY
TYPE OF ADDICTION: Spending your money to try to win more money
Gambling
What is dermatillomania?
What is an addiction that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin and may cause severe damage.
TREATMENT: talking to a therapist
COUNSELING
all illegal drugs are addictive and meant to be abused
yes like crack or heroin
SYMPTOMS: Thinking about the drug or substance constantly
fixating
TYPE OF ADDICTION: Phones, computers, Television, social media
Technology
What is paraphilia?
What is an intense sexual arousal to atypical objects, situations, fantasies, etc.
TREATMENT: going to a facility and doing a detox
REHAB
What is a consequence of an addiction? (Multiple answers)
What are a loss of job, financial problems, loss of relationships, hospitalization, legal problems/jail, etc.
SYMPTOMS: taking more than recommended or safe dosage
abuse
TYPE OF ADDICTION: cliff diving, skydiving,
Eating things such as glass or toilet paper is known as...
pica
TREATMENT: Where people step in to tell you have a problem and you need to get help
INTERVENTION
What should you do if you know somebody who has an addiction?
Encourage them to seek treatment.
SYMPTOMS: feeling sad or withdrawn
DEPRESSION