The Brain
Part of the body is the brain a part of?
What is the Central Nervous System or CNS
These "chemical messengers" make it possible for messages to travel through your body
What are neurotransmitters
Alcohol can produce impairments in memory, the most severe of these are called _______, when you have no recollection of events
What are blackouts
Dopamine receptors decrease to try to regulate the flood of dopamine from drug use; causing you to become less sensitive - or in other words -
You need more of the substance in order to get the same effect
What is tolerance
This medications reverts the effects of opioids
What is Narcan
What parts of the brain are considered the "thinking brain" and the "emotional brain"
What are the Pre-frontal Cortex (thinking) and the Lymbic system (emotional)
This neurotransmitter is considered the primary NT involved in substance dependence/addiction
What is dopamine
Which NT's are affected by alcohol use in addition to dopamine (responsible for hangovers)
What are GABA and Glutamate
Chills, slowed breathing, nausea, vomiting, chest pain
What are symptoms or signs of overdose
Subuxone, Methadone, Sublocate are used to treat ______
What is Opioid use Disorder
Your brain contains about 100 billion of these
What are neurons
As a NT approaches a nearby neuron, it attaches to this, acting similalry to a key and lock
What is a receptor
Sweating, shaking, anxiety and nausea are examples of this.
What are withdrawal symptoms
This drug type increases alertness and elevates mood. It also makes you paranoid and anxious
What are stimulants (i.e. cocaine, amphetamines, meth)
Name at least one medication used for Alcohol use disorder
Naltrexone (Revia, Vivitrol) Acamprosate (Campral), Disulfiram (Antabuse)
This is the brain's ability to change and adapt
What is neuroplasticity
This NT is responsible for mood, sleep and apetitie
What is Serotonin
Heavy is defined by this many drinks per day or week for women____ and this many for men _____
What are:
Women: 3 drinks per day / 7+ drinks per week
Men: 4+ drinks per day / 14+ per week
This type of drug makes you calm and relaxed but it also produces memory problems and can cause respiratory depression/death.
What are depressants (i.e. alcohol, opioids)
True or False:
There is no FDA approved medication specifically used to treat stiumant use disorder
These are the parts of the brain that are affected the most by substance use/abuse/dependence
What is basal ganglia, extended amygdala, and prefrontal cortex
Name 3 neurotransmitters
All are accepted:
Dopamine (pleasure, reward), GABA (inhibitory - reduces anxiety), Serotonin (mood, appetite), Acetylcholine (muscle control), Norepinephrine/Epinephrine (alertness, flight/flight), Endorphins (pain relief, euphoria [natural opioids], Glutamate (excitatory - learning, memory),
Name the five areas that can be affected by alcohol use
What are brain, liver, pancreas, heart, and immune system
This type of drug alters perception and/or consciousness. It can cause cogntive impairment and increase risk for mental health symptoms
What are hallucinogens (i.e. marijuana, LSD, mushrooms, PCP)
Medications that have been proven effective in treating cravings for stimulant use/abuse
Topomax, Antabuse, Wellbutrin, Baclofen