Terms & Definitions
_____________ is a primary, chronic, and progressive condition with genetics, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and outcome. It involves compulsion, loss of control, continued use despite negative consequences, and other symptoms.
Addiction
Acknowledging that the behavior is causing problems, individuals begin thinking about changing, but feel uncertain and conflicted (ambivalence).
Contemplation
This neurotransmitter, responsible for feelings of pleasure, plays a major role in substance addiction.
Dopamine
This condition is a severe and potentially fatal physical reaction to an alcohol overdose.
Alcohol Poisoning
This actor, who is best known for his role as Iron Man, reports that he has been sober since 2003 and attributes his recovery to the 12 steps, yoga, and meditation.
Robert Downey Jr
___________ is a process in which the same amount of a drug begins to have less effect or when the amount of a drug needs to be increased to have the same effect as before.
Tolerance
Individuals do not recognize the behavior as a problem and have no intention of changing in the near future, often due to lack of awareness or denial.
Precontemplation
How much does the average human brain weigh?
a.) 5 pounds
b.) 3.5 pounds
c.) 3 pounds
3 pounds
This vital organ is responsible for metabolizing (breaking down) alcohol.
The Liver
Which artist has albums named "Relapse" and "Recovery"?
Eminem
________ occurs when the user’s body becomes extremely sensitive to a drug, causing an extreme reaction, such as a seizure or a psychotic episode.
Reverse Tolerance or Kindling
Active modification of behavior, environment, and lifestyle takes place, requiring significant time and energy.
Action
Described as the "smoke alarm" of the brain, this area is highly activated during withdrawal and cravings.
Amygdala
The development of alcoholism has _______ main stages.
There are four main stages in the development of alcoholism:
1. Tolerance
2. Memory lapses
3. Loss of control
4. Prolonged binges
This child star of E.T. entered rehab for cocaine addiction at age 13.
Drew Barrymore
__________ are naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that carry messages between special cells called neurons (which make up nerves).
Neurotransmitters
Sustaining the changes made during the Action stage, with a focus on preventing relapse.
Maintenance
This part of the brain, responsible for judgment and impulse control, is the last to mature and is heavily affected by addiction.
Prefrontal Cortex
A ____________ refers to consuming alcohol to the point of partial memory loss, where an individual has fragmented, hazy, or spotty recollections of events
Brownout
This Two and a Half Men star suffered a stroke in 1998 due to cocaine use and spent time in rehab.
Charlie Sheen
Withdrawal symptoms occur when individuals with physical dependence to alcohol or other drugs cut down or stop taking the drug and experience symptoms that are typically the ____________ of the effect produced by the drug.
Opposite
The individual plans to take action within the next 30 days and may begin making small behavioral changes or gathering resources.
Preparation
This is the capacity of the brain to change and recover after long-term abstinence.
Neuroplasticity
What is considered binge drinking for the average male?
5 or more drinks in a 2 hour period
This singer/songwriter got sober in 1990 and is known as the "Rocketman."
Elton John