Substance Abuse During Adolescence
Parental disapproval of substance use is a protective factor against substance use during adolescence.
True or False?
True
Name 3 symptoms of addiction
tolerance, life impairment, preoccupation, loss of control, denial, withdraw symptoms, progression (over time), genetic predisposition, recovery, chronic (long-lasting), and relapse
1 in _ people will develop a substance use disorder at some point in their lives.
All medications prescribed by doctors are non-addictive.
True or False?
False, prescribed medications must be taken as directed to avoid becoming addicted to a medication. Always be aware of the signs of dependency, and talk to your doctor or seek counseling if you think you have become addicted to a prescription drug.
'Dual Diagnoses' is a term most often used to describe...
Co-occurring mental health and substance abuse diagnoses
What substance is most used by high school students?
(a) tobacco
(b) e-cigarettes
(c) marijuana
(d) alcohol
(e) nonprescription medications
(d) alcohol
Depending on the substance, nausea, shakes, seizures, diarrhea, etc. relate to which symptom of addiction?
Withdrawl
Recovery is defined as abstinence from substance use.
True or False?
False, recovery is 1. Learning about the disease and the process of recovery 2. Changing old routines (People, places and things) 3. Obtaining sober support 4. Avoiding return of denial 5. Learning coping skills 6. Taking care of co-occurring and underlying issues that played into addiction.
What medication can be used on someone who is experiencing an overdose?
Naloxone, also known as Narcan
Which comes first: mental health issues or substance use issues?
It depends. Time is needed to resolve chicken/egg issue. For example a person may come to treatment depressed and abusing drugs. If over time, the person gets sober and the depression is lifted, then likely the SA was causing the depression.
Mental health diagnoses, such as ADHD and anxiety, increase the risk for adolescent substance use.
True or False?
True
Which of the following criteria is NOT used to diagnose individuals with substance use disorders?
(a) preoccupation with accessing the substance
(b) quantity of substance used
(c) continued use despite negative consequences
(d) not fulfilling important roles or tasks
(b) quantity of substance used
What is the name of the well-known mutual aid support organization that offers recovery coaches and peer recovery services, and is known to support those with substance use issues?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA), Heroin Anonymous (HA), Marijuana Anonymous (MA), Dual Diagnosis Anonymous (DDA), and more.
Using alcohol and/or unprescribed drugs as a means to cope with problems such as depression, anxiety, feelings, etc. is often defined as...
Self-medication
Identify 3 symptoms that can be present in both mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Mood swings, Anger issues, Depressed mood or sadness, Isolation, Feelings of worthlessness, Feelings of helplessness, Low self esteem, Racing thoughts, Paranoia, Delusions, Poor concentration, Decrease in motivation, Insomnia or hypersomnia, Poor appetite, Weight loss, Decline in work or school performance, Difficulty focusing, Family arguments, Social problems and relationship problems (fights), Irritability, Unmanageability, Impulsivity, Poor judgment, Reckless behavior and poor decisions, Anti-social or oppositional-defiant behavior/attitude.
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for adolescent substance use?
(a) high academic achievement
(b) association with substance-abusing peers
(c) parental substance use
(d) mental health issues
(e) lack of familial support
(a) high academic achievement
The Disease of Addiction is often compared with cancer or diabetes which are much more “black and white” diseases (you either have them or you don’t).
Rather, addiction compares better with a _ _ _ _ as it can be seen across a spectrum (The “sniffles” all the way to Pneumonia).
What is the missing word?
Cold
What is the best definition of recovery?
(a) abstinence and attending meetings
(b) a multidimensional process of change
(c) getting involved in long-term treatment
(d) engagement in treatment
(b) a multidimensional process of change
Name 1 commonly abused category or type of prescription medication.
Commonly abused prescription and over-the-counter medicines include:
- Depressants, such as Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, and Sleep Medications
- Opioids and Morphine Derivatives, such as Codeine, Morphine, Methadone, Fentanyl, and Other Opioid Pain Relievers
- Stimulants, such as Amphetamines and Methylphenidate
- Other Compounds, such as Dextromethorphan
What kinds of mental health diagnoses often co-occur with substance abuse diagnoses?
- Depressive Disorders – Characterized by depressed mood, poor motivation, sleep and appetite problems, decreased motivation, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness or worthlessness
- Bipolar – Characterized by severe mood swings, impulsivity, out of control pleasure seeking
- Anxiety Disorders – Racing thoughts, excessive worry, poor concentration, restlessness – Specific types: Generalized, OCD, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder
- ADHD – poor attention, difficulty focusing, distractibility, restlessness
__% of high school students report having ever used the following drugs: cocaine, inhalants, heroin, methamphetamines, hallucinogens, or ecstasy.
15%
What term describes the tendency for addiction to be "long lasting (as opposed to acute) often for many years or even decades"?
Chronic
The most significant risk for relapsing occurs during which period of time after the individual has become abstinent?
(a) during the first 3 days
(b) after the first year
(c) during the first 6 months
(d) from 6 to 12 months after
(c) during the first 6 months
The intoxication effects of this type of prescription drug include: feelings of exhilaration, increased energy, mental alertness, increased heart rate/blood pressure/and metabolism, reduced appetite, nervousness, insomnia.
What category/type of prescription drug is it?
Stimulants
Why do substance use and other mental disorders occur together?