Biopsychosocial Model of addiction
This refers to the social and environmental factors that contribute to addiction.
Drugs classified as these are known as downers/ tranquilizers <for humans> (Xanax, Klonopin, Ambien)
Benzodiazapines
What withdrawal can cause seizures and ultimately death
Benzos and Alcohol
What are two types of stimulants
Meth, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Crack
What is a side effect of cannabis that causes temporary separation from reality
Cannabis induced Psychosis
This refers to the psychological factors that contribute to addiction
Psycho
Drugs in this category can be reversed using Naltrexone or Narcan
Opiates
Which withdrawal causes uncontrolled violent tremors?
Alcohol, opiates
Why is it harder to get off of meth or heroin for most users?
Because the dopamine is so affected by the drugs
What is a long term effect of smoking cannabis
Cardiovascular disease, harms to Lung health
This refers to the behavioral processes that control a person’s emotions, moods, motivations, and thought patterns.
Psychological
Drugs in this category are known for being inhaled
Inhalents
Name 3 symptoms of any withdrawal
Sweating, insomnia, nausea, dizziness, irritability
What is the life saving medication used for opiate overdose reversal?
This is the way cannabis can be vaporized and enter the body through the lungs
Smoking/ inhaling
Individuals with a family history of addiction often have an increased risk due to genes that affect impulse control and reward sensitivity. This is which factor of the Biopsychosocial model of addiction
Biological
This drug is the most used "legal" drug in America
Alcohol
What medication is cause the phenomenon "alligator skin"
Xylazine
What are two types of medication that help stabilize opiate users prolonging their recoveries and ultimately helping them stay sober?
Suboxone, Methadone, Subutex
This is the cannabinoid that cause the euphoric feeling known as "being high"
THC
This refers to the biological factors that contribute to addiction
Bio
Name one horse or big animal tranquilizer being abused today
Ketamine, Xylazine
Which withdrawal can be helped with Methadone or suboxone?
Opiate
What is the brain chemical most effected by meth and heroin
Dopamine
Name 3 withdrawal symptoms of Cannabis Use Disorder
•Anger
•Irritability
•Aggression
•Feeling nervous or anxious
•Restlessness
•Decreased appetite or weight
•Depression
•Insomnia
•Experiencing strange or unsettling dreams
•Headaches
•Sweating
•Abdominal pain
•Tremors