Withdrawal Signs/Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms from what drug include:
Opioids
Addiction begins when substances or behaviors overstimulate which one of the brain’s systems?
The Reward System
What kind of mental health conditions are co-occurring with substance abuse?
All, anxiety, depression, ADHD
What are factors of a Stable and Supportive Environment?
1. Predictable routines
2. Clear expectations
3. Affection
4. All of the Above
4. All of the Above
What's the most commonly abused substance in the world?
1. Depressants
2. Stimulants
3. Alcohol
4. Cannabis
Alcohol
Common withdrawal symptoms of what drug include:
Alcohol
Normally, this system reinforces survival behaviors like eating or socializing by releasing what neurotransmitter?
Dopamine
What types of environmental factors increase your risk of developing a substance use disorder?
1. Early Exposure to Drugs/Alcohol
2. Peer Pressure
3. Cultural & Social Factors
4. Accessibility/Attainability to Drugs & Alcohol
5. All of the Above
5. All of the Above
Having which one of these in our life as children can act as a buffer against the pressures of substance use:
1. Having trusted adults and role models
2. Environments that promote safety, belonging, and opportunities for engagement
3. Active participation of parents in their children's lives, including open communication and monitoring activities
4. All of the above
4. All of the above
How many people worldwide struggle with substance abuse, including drugs and alcohol?
1: 500,000
2: 4 Million
3: 16 Million
4: 35 Million
35 Million
Common withdrawal symptoms of this drug include:
Stimulants
Addictive substances trigger excessive dopamine surges, far beyond natural rewards, what does this teach the brain?
Teaching the brain to prioritize the substance over essential life activities
Is there a genetic predisposition for developing a substance use disorder?
Yes/No
Yes
Individuals with a strong sense of what and effective coping strategies are more likely to resist substance use?
1. confidence
2. intelligence
3. self-worth
4. mental stability
3. self-worth
Treatment can lead to recovery rates of?
1: 20% to 30%
2:40% to 60%
3: 70% to 90%
40% to 60%
Common withdrawal symptoms of this drug include:
Benzodiazepines (alprazolam (Xanax) and triazolam (Halcion))
Repeated exposure leads to neuroadaptations: the brain reduces dopamine receptor sensitivity (downregulation), diminishes natural reward responsiveness, and strengthens pathways associated with what symptoms of addiction?
1. Craving and Compulsive Use
2. Triggers & Withdrawals
3. Preoccupations & Relapsing Behaviors
1. Craving and Compulsive Use
Can experiencing adverse childhood experiences lead to a substance use disorder?
Yes, experiencing traumatic events in your childhood makes you vulnerable to developing a substance use disorder.
The D.A.R.E program was designed to teach K-12 students what? Choose All Correct Answers:
1. Peer Pressure Resistance, Self-Esteem Building, Alternatives to Substance Use
2. How to Report and Who to Report to when Classmates are Dealing Drugs or Doing Drugs
3. Risk Assessment, Decision Making, and Conflict Resolution Skills
4. Personal Safety & Communication skills
5. How to Dunk a Basketball in 5th grade with drunk goggles on
Unintentionally taught us 5
What group of people have the highest drug use rate?
1. Young adults aged 18-25
2. Adults aged 26-33
3. Adults aged 33-40
4. Adults aged 40-47
5. Adults aged 47-54
Young adults aged 18-25 have the highest drug use rate at 39%
Common withdrawal symptoms for this drug include:
Cannabis
Over time, the behavior shifts from voluntary to habitual and automatic, with what part of the brain that is responsible for judgment, impulse control, and decision-making—becoming less effective at regulating impulses?
The Prefrontal Cortex
Would someone with an Alcohol Use Disorder diagnosis in their past that is in remission develop a Cannabis Use Disorder after regular use of cannabis?
Yes,
Transference in addiction, often referred to as addiction transference or cross-addiction, occurs when an individual substitutes one addiction for another, typically during recovery.
What do societal protective factors look like?
1. Three Strike Policies on Habitual Offenders
2. Court Mandated Drug Treatment Evaluations
3. Education, Public Health Initiatives, Promoting Healthy Communities through Policy Change & Improving Economic Instability in Marginalized Communities
Fake pills often contain fentanyl, which is how many times stronger than heroin?
1. 35 times
2. 50 times
3. 75 times
4. 100 times
Fake pills often contain fentanyl, which is 50 times stronger than heroin and can be fatal in tiny amounts