Addiction
This is commonly referred to as the "gateway drug"
What is marijuana?
This is known as a full return to drug use after an attempt to stop
What is relapse?
This is the major organ most affected by substance addiction
This drug category contains alcohol, tranquilizers and barbituates.
What is depressants?
What is the only way to become sober after being under the influence?
What is time?
This happens when your body requires larger amounts of a drug to get the same effect.
What is Tolerance?
This is known as having gone backwards but not having a complete relapse.
What is Slip/Lapse/Setback?
What is the neurotransmitter in the brain is most affected by drug abuse?
What is dopamine?
This type of drug is historically used for pain relief.
What are opiates?
True or false: Gambling can be addictive
What is true?
The occurrence of mental and physical problems when someone who is addicted stop using a drug.
What is Withdrawal?
The program that was invented by 2 alcoholics.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Addiction is caused by what type of changes in the brain?
What are chemical changes?
Xanax and ativan are examples of what type of drug?
What are bvenzodiazepines?
The person who is sober and in charge of operating a vehicle.
What is a designated driver?
Feelings, individuals, or situations that cause your brain to crave substances; if you are unaware of them they could be a factor for relapse.
What are triggers?
What type of addiction is it when the BODY itself feels a direct need for a drug?
What is physical dependency?
What does the brain do with dopamine over time as drug use progresses?
What is: creating/releasing less dopamine?
Nicotine, caffeine and amphetamines are what category of drug?
What is stimulant?
Occurs when alcohol concentration in the blood reaches near-critical levels.
What is alcohol poisoning?
A powerful desire to use substances often seen as impulsive and uncontrollable
What is craving?
What type of addiction is it when the MIND sends the body a message that it needs more of a drug?
What is psychological dependency?
This area of the brain, right behind the forehead is responsible for emotion regulation and thinking ahead.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This type of drug is usually a solvent or other compound of a chemical in vapor form
What are inhalants?
These are thoughts that are harmful to recovery and are usually things we tell ourselves to talk us into using again.
What is denial?