Drug Abuse and Addiction
This is described as, "A chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking AND use, despite harmful consequences.
What is ADDICTION
What is the most complex organ of the human body?
The Brain
Intravenous drug use can lead to this
What is HEPATITIS C
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases risk
What is a protective factor of addiction?
Somethings that reduces the likelihood of addiction
This drug is 100 times as potent as heroin
What is FENTANYL
On average, how much does the brain weigh?
A) Less than one pound
B) 2 Pounds
C) 3 pounds
3 pounds
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
This drug was created by Germany in the 1930's as a pain killer.
What is METHADONE
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
This class of drugs cause a greatly amplified message with the brain (i.e the difference between someone whispering vs. shouting into a microphone)
What are STIMULANTS
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
......
Drugs of abuse target the brain's reward system by flooding the circuit with this
What is 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
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