Addiction Biology
Facts
Relapse Prevention
Consumption Patterns
History
100

The body needs more and more of a chemical to produce original effect is called?

Tolerance

100

T or F; Cannabis can't be addictive because it is natural

False

100

Define relapse in your own words

To go back to use after a period clean.

100

What is the BAC in MN?

.08

100

AA was founded in 

1935

200

The name of the neurotransmitter that INCREASES production during drug use and creates the feeling of being "high" is

Dopamine 

200

As of 2024, 1 in BLANK adults in America will struggle with chemical use

1 in 5

200

How many phases of relapse are there?

11

200
The top two most consumed drugs at rave/festival settings are:

Ecstatsy and ETHOL

200

T or F, the ETHOL addiction gene was found in human remains dating between 4,000 and 3,200 BC

True!

300

This neurotransmitter creates cravings in the body for the drug due to it's strong link to creating memories

Glutamate 

300
BLANK percent of Americans who have dx of depression or anxiety will also struggle with chemical use

20%

300
What are the Stages of Change?

A dx tool that helps clinical staff determine where someone is at in treating their addiction.

300

Average age people start experitmenting with drugs in the USA is

12-14 years old

300

First LADC license was issued in?

1992

400

Cortisolptroplin relief factor or CRF has a third name, what is it?

Death stress

400

The top 4 factors which influence addiction formation are:

Environment, genes, trauma and perception.

400

Name 3 EXTERNAL triggers that may aid in a relapse. BE SPECIFIC

People-drug dealers, old using friends, abusive ex, bartender etc

Places-bars, crack house, casinos, subways etc

Things-ATMs, pipes, pens etc

400

The top two most abused drugs in the USA are

Tobacco and ETHOL

400

What year did crack/cocaine make headlines in LA and NYC?

1985

500

This circuit in the lizard brain is highjiacjed during active addiction 

Pleasure circuit 

500

T or F: According to the Gateway Foundation, as of 2024, Addiction costs America more than 800 billion dollars annually. 

True! Actual number is 820 million and expected to go up.

500

Name 3 INTERNAL triggers that could aid in a relapse. BE SPECFIFC

Grief, anxiety, stress, anger, feeling stuck, depression etc

500

What does responsible drug use look like?

Taking medications as they are prescribed to you.

500
Why was opioid use declared a public health crisis by the Federal Department of Health in 2016?

Because 132 people die every day from opioid overdose in the USA.

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