Statistics (T or F)
Data received and reported about substance use disorders and mental health disorders are 100% accurate.
False.
It is skewed and true statistics are likely higher.
When being assessed for a substance use disorder, what is the period of time being assessed?
a. last 6-months
b. last 12-months
c. life-time
b. last 12-months of use
Prior to the early 20th century, substance use disorders were viewed as a _____?
weakness or moral failing.
An increase in this neurotransmitter increases drive/motivation for substance use because it produces a feeling of pleasure.
Dopamine
What do biological vulnerabilities in the brain refer to?
Genes or heredity
The most recent statistics we have for Substance Use Disorders are reported by the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) from 2021?
True.
How many criteria are use to diagnose a substance use disorder?
11 criteria.
Another term for the "Old Brain". Hint: has to do with lizards.
Reptilian Brain
The psychiatric condition caused when someone stops taking a substance. Hint: it has to do with depression.
Anhedonia
What aspects of substance use do psychological effects refer to?
poor judgement, motivation, emotion control, memory, self esteem, control over behavior.
It is best to treat mental health disorders and substance use disorders separately in order to ensure success in recovery.
False.
Those who treat their substance use disorders and their mental health disorders at the same time have the most success for recovery.
How many criteria are needed for each severity level? Points for each correct response.
Mild -
Moderate -
Severe -
mild: 2-3
moderate : 4-5
severe: 6 or more
The _____ vs. _____ debate. Points for each.
Choice, Disease
The space between two cells, where neurotransmitters are released.
Synapse
What aspects of a person's social life are effected by substance use?
poor boundaries, unhealthy relationships, lost relationships, abandonment of activities that were once enjoyed. lost jobs, poor job or school performance, leaving school, divorce, family breakup, impact on children
6.4 million people have a substance use disorder with a mental illness.
True.
What two criteria have to do with the presence of a substance? Points for each.
Tolerance and Withdrawal
The "New Brain", also known as the P______ C______, deals with thinking, logic, reasoning, etc.
Prefrontal Cortex
One of 4 risks factors for developing an addiction. Points if you can identify one.
Genetics/Biology. Environment. Using Patterns. Vulnerability of Brain.
What are some reasons people do not ask for help with their substance use disorder?
Stigma, feel its a sign of weakness, fear of rejection, do not want to be a burden, pride, fear of commitment, they are in denial/precontemplation stage of change
More than 41.6% of people, 18 or older, with a serious mental illness have used Marijauna in the past year.
True.
What substances or categories of substances only have 10, as opposed to 11, criterion for diagnosis? 3 potential answers total.
Points for each.
PCP, other hallucinogens, or inhalants.
The stages of change are: (1 correct response = full points)
1. P_______ 2. C_______ 3. P_______
4. A_______ 5. M_______
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
The two parts of the brain involved in the pleasure center: N____ A____ & V_____ T_____ A_____. Points if you can name one. Double points for naming both.
Nucleus Accumbens. Ventral Tegmental Area
Name 3 other areas affected by substance use in the PowerPoint, other than biological, psychological, & sociological. Points for 1 correct response.
Family, Legal, Spiritual, Health