Brain Facts
The brain weighs about ______ pounds
Roughly 3 pounds
Physical and psychological dependence.
Alcohol, opiates and benzos
You are _____ and ______ made.
Fearfully and wonderfully
Addiction is persistent despite_______.
What are adverse consequences?
What were the names of the two mice in "Who Moved my Cheese"?
What is sniff and scurry?
The Brain uses ____ of your body's energy while at rest.
20%
Withdrawals could be deadly.
Alcohol and benzo
Creates vulnerabilities in the human brain.
What are drugs and alcohol?
Addiction is a ___________ disorder.
What is brain?
What is your Cheese?
What is your motivation for recovery?
(no wrong answer)
Thoughts are basically ______ and ______ impulses.
Chemical and electrical
Withdrawals are painful but not likely deadly
Opiates
The study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself
What is epigenetics?
Aggressive childhood behavior is a risk factor for addiction development. True or False
What is true?
What does ACE stand for?
what are adverse childhood experiences?
This part of your brain controls your attention span.
Prefrontal cortex
Most widely abused substance
What is marijuana?
David
Who wrote Psalms 139?
Full maturity of the brain occurs around 18 years old. True or False
What is false?
Two types of trauma.
Developmental and overt
Spiritual experiences occur in this part of your brain.
Temporal Lobe
Fastest addicting substance
What is nicotine?
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
What is homeostasis?
The least amount of time a person should stay in treatment for the best chance of staying sober.
What is 90 days?
Name 3 protective factors
Extracurricular activities
Self Efficacy
Positive relationships
Neighborhood Resources
Parental Monitoring