Education
The Brain
Drug Origins
Recovery Skills
BONUS
100
Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
Addiction
100
This is the term to describe how the brain needs more of a chemical to feel the same effects as before.
Tolerance
100
Plant that nicotine comes from
Tobacco plant
100
These are people, places, objects, thoughts, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
Triggers
100
Why is drug use addictive?
Over stimulation of the reward circuit in the brain
200
___________ is the most addictive drug (can you name the top 3?)
#1 Nicotine: Although studies vary, it is generally believed that over 30% of those individuals who use nicotine for a period of time become addicted. That is a high number considering the availability of the product, the manner in which it is marketed towards young people, and the deadly consequences of a lifetime of use. #2 Caffeine: Caffeine ranks high on the list, with almost 30% of casual users becoming addicted. This stimulant is found in so many things we consume every day that you have to look hard to find a product without it. #3 Heroin: Although one-hundred years ago Heroin was used for a variety of medicinal purposes, the medical community soon realized that people were becoming addicted in record numbers. The drug was taken off of the market, but illicit use remains rampant to this day – destroying lives of those from all walks of life, all over the world. 25% of those who use Heroin for a period of time become addicted to the drug.
200
The brain is a communications center consisting of billions of these, passing messages back and forth among different structures within the brain
Neurons
200
Plant Marijuana comes from
Cannabis Sativa
200
A desire or dream you try to achieve in a certain amount of time, no matter the costs.
Goals
200
3 Factors that determine how easily one becomes addicted?
Biology, environment, development
300
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
300
This part of the brain is the "rewards" system, and is heavily effected by drug abuse. (starts with an L).
Limbic System
300
Plant that heroin and other opioids comes from
Opium poppy
300
What does HALT mean? Why do you need to avoid it?
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired When you are more likely to relapse!
300
4 Stages of addiction
1. Experimentation 2. Social/regular use 3. Problematic/risky use 4. Addiction/chemical dependency
400
2 most popular drugs abused across the nation
Marijuana and alcohol
400
As a person continues to use drugs, the brain adjusts to the excess levels of ________ (chemical messenger in the brain) by making less of it and/or reducing the ability of cells in the reward circuit to respond to it. This reduces the high that the person feels compared to the high they felt when first taking the drug—an effect known as tolerance.
Dopamine
400
Plant that cocaine comes from
Coca plant
400
The set of skills that someone uses in order to avoid and deal with triggers and cravings
Coping Skills
400
Name the 5 stages of grief
Anger, depression, denial, bargaining, acceptance
500
These are people, places, objects, thoughts, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
Triggers
500
The thinking center of the brain; it powers our ability to think, plan, solve problems, and make decisions.
Frontal Lobe
500
Where does methamphetamine come from?
Illegal labs and mixtures of chemicals
500
5 skills you have learned in treatment to overcome cravings and triggers
A sponsor, a relapse prevention plan, laughter, service, work, being with family, hobbies, coping skills, etc.
500
How can nutrition help prevent relapse?
Good healthy food will help with cravings and stress management and promote positive well-being.
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