Substance Abuse
Cocaine is what kind of drug?
Stimulant
What is a disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally.
Schizophrenia
Name 1 thing that happens in out body with anxiety
Heavy breathing, face get hot, shaky legs...
ADHD is associated with what common mood disorder within adults?
depression
The most common symptom of Alzheimer’s is?
dementia
What is the pleasure chemical in our brain that plays the major role in substance abuse and addiction?
dopamine
Delusions, hallucinations and catatonia describe this type of schizophrenia symptoms
Positive Symptoms
Where can anxiety come from?
Trauma, Phobias, Genetic
ADHD is most commonly overlooked in what population?
Women
The greatest known risk factor of dementia is?
Aging
What percent of American have substance abuse problem?
52%
Loss of motivation, interest or enjoyment in daily activities describe this type of schizophrenia symptoms
negative symptoms
What influences can out you at greater risk of developing anxiety disorder?
Gender, Social Support, Personality Factors
ADHD is a dysfunction in what part of the brain?
Executive Dysfunction
What is the thickest and toughest meningeal layer? Also the outer meningeal layer..
dura mater
When a person gradually needs more of a drug to get the same effect, it’s referred to as?
tolerance
Schizophrenia symptoms emerge typically around what age?
20
Name at least two different types of anxiety disorders.
PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety
ADHD is associated with what two main symptoms?
Distractibility and Impulsivity
The place within the meninges that contains cerebrospinal fluid is called
subarachnoid space
The abbreviation AA. and NA is known as
alcohol anonymous and narcotics anonymous
Schizophrenia is caused by a change in the two neurotransmitters that are also responsible for depression?
dopamine and serotonin.
Is any type of anxiety healthy?
YES, some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.
According to the Journal of American Medical Association, the use of what medication have they found as a risk for children developing ADHD?
Acetaminophen
What two proteins cause dementia? You can name one of them
tau and amyloid