Glossary
_____ ______ is generally considered pain that lasts longer than six months.
chronic pain
The most common non-opioid pain medications are ___ ___-______ ____ (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen.
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
This famous rock star died officially of heart failure in the bathroom.
Elvis Presley
... after his death reportedly was found to contain high dosages of, among other things, the opiates Dilaudid, Percodan, and Demerol, as well as Quaaludes and codeine
What is the most complex organ in the body?
human brain
_____ is refusing to admit the truth about addiction and its consequences to ourselves.
Denial
______ ______ is pain that it is intense but lasts for a brief period of time.
acute pain
Approximately _______ of all adults have one or more chronic diseases.
half
This music artist had a hit pop song come out a few years before her death called 'Rehab'
Amy Winehouse
What is the last part of the brain to mature?
prefrontal cortex
Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs/alcohol
- To feel better (stress, depression, etc)
- To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)
- Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc)
- Fear of withdrawal (using to avoid feeling ill/dope sick/ hungover)
Over time, you can develop a ______ which is a condition that occurs when the body gets used to a substance and more is needed to feel the same effect.
tolerance
both of these affected by and in turn have an effect on your central nervous system
chronic pain and addiction
This film follows the lives of four New Yorkers through their addiction.
Requiem for a Dream
What is the largest part of our brain responsible for thinking, seeing, hearing and the sense of touch?
Cerebral Cortex
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Mouth
Liver
Throat
Lungs
Skin
Kidney
Bladder
Heart
Brain
The ______ ______ (or fight-flight -freeze response) is a short-term physical reaction.
a stress response
After experiencing the stress response over and over, you are most likely to feel (give 2 examples):
Energetic; Sleepy; Ambitious; Insomnia; Anxious; Depressed; Irritable
This singer/songwriter experienced a 20-year drug and alcohol addiction that they said saw them spending about $16,000 a week on heroin in the 1970s.
Eric Clapton
... he got sober and changed his path after the death of his 4 year old son.
Which part of the brain plays a role in stressful feelings like anxiety, irritability, and unease?
The extended amygdala
Name 3 reasons that can influence whether or not a person becomes addicted
- Genetics (family history)
- Age
- Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)
- Gender
- Ethnicity
The ______ processes that involve biological, psychological, and social factors and their complex interactions in understanding health, illness, and health care delivery.
biopsychosocial
__-_____ ______ is a term commonly used in the drug treatment and mental health field to describe substance use disorders and mental health disorders coexisting in the same person.
Co-occurring disorders
This child star first was forced into rehab at age 13, and a mental institution for a year and a half after rehab.
Drew Barrymore
... she was emancipated from her parents and declared an adult at age 14. She worked hard and stayed sober once she was away from her family.
Which part of the brain plays an important role in positive forms of motivation and pleasure?
Basal Ganglia
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use.
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke