What qualifies?
Methamphetamine is considered what kind of substance?
Stimulant
Addiction is a choice
False, it is a brain disease
What percentage of people who use methamphetamines will develop a use disorder?
10%
What does co-occurring mean?
When an individual has a substance use disorder and mental health disorder at the same time.
What is it called when someone is addicted to alcohol or drugs?
Substance use disorder
How many symptoms present qualify for mild use disorder?
2-3
Use of meth over time rewires the brain
True, the repeated use rewires the brain to make people think they need meth
People who are in early recovery often feel...
Exhausted
What is the most common mental health disorder among methamphetamine users?
Depression
What do people who live with a drug user experience
Constant Chaos, Broken Trust, Walking on Eggshells, Safety Concerns, Emotional Toll and many more.
How many symptoms must be present for moderate use disorder?
4-5
The brain releases less dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.
False, the brain releases more, an unnatural amount
What are some things that "set people up" for methamphetamine use disorder?
Dysfunctional childhood or environment. Co-occurring disorders.
What are common symptoms that depressed individuals who use methamphetamines report?
Isolation.
Lack of motivation.
Suicidal ideation.
Withdrawal symptoms can include...
Anxiety.
Fatigue.
Severe depression.
Psychosis.
Intense cravings.
How many symptoms present qualify as severe use disorder?
6 or more
The earlier someone gets help for their addiction they are more likely to have negative outcomes.
False, they are more likely to avoid more consequences, discomfort, and physical harm.
True or false, people try methamphetamine thinking they will not become addicted.
True.
What are other mental health symptoms that can occur with methamphetamine use?
Anxiety.
Psychosis or loss of reality.
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 requires stores to...
Products that contain pseudoephedrine must be tracked, recorded, and there is a limit to how many of these products a customer can purchase in a single day.
What are two symptoms of methamphetamine use disorder?
Trying unsuccessfully to quit.
Having constant cravings.
Taking more or for longer than intended.
Spending excessive time drug seeking.
Giving up other things for the drug.
Tolerance.
Withdrawal or using to avoid withdrawal.
Continued use despite consequences or risk.
If you are concerned about symptoms of a substance use disorder, you should ignore them.
False
What are things that make methamphetamines easier to become addicted to compared to other stimulants?
Cheap.
Fast acting.
Easy to get.
More powerful.
Harder to quit.
True or false, it is important to treat each disorder separately.
False. Both disorders should be treated at the same time.
Addiction to methamphetamines can be treated with...
Behavioral therapies.
Rejuvenating minds and bodies. Working through trauma and other mental health issues.
Some medications can treat withdrawal symptoms.