Marijuana
Marijuana is addictive.
True or false
True.
Cannabis Use Disorder is a medical diagnosis found in the DSM-5.
Heavy drinkers increase the risk of developing what types of cancer?
Mouth, Esophagus, and Throat Cancer.
Methamphetamine has an effect on the body similar to this survival hormone.
Adrenaline
Unlimited emotional or psychological reliance on a partner or family member. Often used with regard to a partner requiring support due to an illness or disease (e.g. substance use disorder).
Codependency.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy:
CBT therapy can help you face negative beliefs about yourself and challenge self-defeating thoughts by relying on coping skills such as:
Daily Double!!!!!
What are the withdraw symptoms of marijuana?
Increased irritability, increased aggression, increased anxiety, anorexia, restlessness, insomnia, muscle tremors.
This health condition is a result of excessive alcohol consumption on a regular basis...
Cirrhosis of the liver
Healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, which decreases blood flow to the liver and liver functions.
How long can the effects of caffeine last?
12 hours.
*Hints that's why you're dragging and sleepy all day!*
Thought patterns that cause people to view reality in inaccurate — usually negative — ways.
Cognitive Distortions
What does H.A.L.T stand for?
Hungry.Angry.Lonely.Tired
When a drug or alcohol craving comes on, ask yourself if you feel any of these symptoms.
Marijuana use increases your risk of what disease?
Gum disease.
Name 3 celebrities who are in recovery for Alcohol and drug abuse.
Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Drew Barrymore, Elton John, Keith Urban....Etc.
Withdrawal symptoms of these 2 drugs are most severe and include seizures, night terrors, hallucinations and panic attacks.
Alcohol and benzodiazepines
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National recovery month is in ___
September.
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical behavior therapy
Individual DBT therapy sessions have the following goals:
THC, the key ingredient in marijuana, attaches to what receptors throughout the body?
Cannabinoid Receptors.
Confusion, Loss of mental coordination, Vision changes, Dementia, Rapid cognitive decline, Leg tremors, Fevers, Eyelid drooping, Balance problems, Fatigue and Drowsiness are symptoms of what alcohol related brain disease?
Wet brain or Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
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In the late 1970's Mexican and American Governments tried to put an end to illegal narcotic sales by spraying poppy fields with this.
Agent Orange.
What is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
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In this therapy, people recount a difficult episode while following a bright light, the therapist’s finger, or a mild sound with their eyes.
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Marijuana affects what part of the brain responsible for memory, thinking, perceptual awareness and consciousness?
Cerebral cortex or Pre-frontal cortex.
This permanent condition is a result of a woman drinking alcohol while pregnant.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Methamphetamine affects this section of the brain that influences instinctive behavior similar to animal responses that relate to survival.
Limbic System
Who are the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous?
Bill W. and Dr. Bob
Name 5 different support groups.
Alcoholics anonymous, Narcotics anonymous, Celebrate recovery, Al-Anon, Codependency Anonymous, Cocaine Anonymous Etc.