Definitions and Terms
Needing more of a substance than previously used to achieve the same effects or "high"
What is "tolerance"
This drug is often the first illegal drug used by kids/teens
What is "marijuana"
This consists of people who you can count on for support, people who are available to you during crisis, and people who support your abstinence.
What is "social support"
This is stage of change is when a person doesn't consider their behaviors to be a problem.
What is "precontemplation"
Addiction is a ___________, causing changes in the brain's structure and functioning.
What is "disease"
What is "weed, grass, gas, ganja, mary jane, etc."
This consists of things you can do to distract yourself if you are struggling with cravings or faced with triggers.
What are "diversions"
This stage of change is when a person is taking action to change their behaviors.
What is "action"
Returning to regular substance use and patterns after a period of abstinence.
What is "relapse"
This percentage of teens report marijuana use within the last month.
What is "15%"
This consists of using coping skills to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and other emotional responses that might lead to relapse.
What is "emotional management"
This stage of change is when a person acknowledges that there might be a problem and considers changing it.
What is "contemplation"
Physical or psychological effects when not using a substance
Who is "withdrawal"
This percentage of people who use marijuana everyday become addicted.
What is "25% to 50%"
This consists of developing relapse prevention plans to avoid triggers, avoiding risky situations where you might be tempted to use, and developing a healthy lifestyle.
What is "prevention"
This stage of change is when a person is ready to begin the process of change and is making plans.
What is "preparation"
A stimulus (people, places, or things) that contributes to an unwanted emotional or physiological response
What is a "trigger"
The most common adverse psychiatric effects of marijuana use is psychosis and ___________.
What is "anxiety/panic attacks"
This consists of establishing new ways of doing things, fostering new relationships, focusing on existing relationships, and developing new skills.
What is "building new habits"
This stage of change is when a person has undergone change and is in the process of maintaining it.
What is "maintenance"