What is anything you put in your body that changes you emotionally, socially, or physically or is mood altering
100
seeing or hearing things that are not there
What is hallucinations?
100
neurotransmitter that is a mood stabilizer
What is serotonin?
100
Joseph has been thinking of losing weight, but has not been able to start exercising like he used to. He has done sit-ups a few mornings during the last few weeks and has attempted to ride his bike at night. Though after lunch he took a nap instead of working out
What is preparation?
200
The chemical in marijuana that makes a person high
What is THC?
200
Which organ is affected the most by drinking alchol.
What is the liver.
200
Racing thoughts, hyper activity, irritability, difficulty focusing, getting little or no sleep, and high risk behaviors lasting 7 or more days
What is a manic episode?
200
neurotransmitter related to the reward circuit
What is dopamine?
200
Jane gets tired of everyone nagging at her to stop using. "why don't they just leave me alone?" They don't know the type of pain I'm in or what I am going through and I still have a job so what is the big deal?
What is pre-contemplation?
300
The class of prescription medications used to relieve pain
What are opioids?
300
Alcohol causes your stomach to produce more _________.
What is acid.
300
a cluster of behavioral and physical symptoms, which can include withdrawal, tolerance and craving and are associated with risk taking behaviors
What is a substance use disorder?
300
characterized by physical and psychological side affects after discontinuation
What is withdrawal?
300
Marcus is proud of himself, he has gone 2 weeks without drinking. He has made some new friends that do not drink and his work has improved also. Even his boss notices the difference. When he through out all of the alcohol from his house a few weeks ago, he was not sure his resolve would last but instead of going to the bar after work, he went for a jog instead.
What is action?
400
a class of drugs that raises level of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
What are stimulants?
400
What is the name of the organization that tries to stop people from drinking and driving?
What is MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
400
having at least 1 manic episode followed by a depressive episode
What is bipolar disorder?
400
a sudden strong urge that reaches a peak and then goes away
What is a craving?
400
Maria wonders if all the stuff about how caffeine can hurt your baby is true. She has been drinking 5 cups of coffee a day for as long as she can remember and it hasn't seemed to do anything for her before. Still she has not been able to sleep since she got pregnant and her stomach hurts after just 1 cup of coffee. She saw some babies at the hospital that were very tiny and the dr told her it was because of caffeine "maybe I should cut down"
What is contemplation?
500
The deadly combination of opioids, benzodiazepines and muscle relaxant
What is "the holy trinity"
500
What parts of the brain are affected by alcohol consumption?
What is the frontal lobe, temporal lobe and cerebellum?
500
An emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster
What is trauma?
500
Internal and external stimuli that cause a craving
What is a trigger?
500
It's hard for Paul to believe it has been over 2 years since he used cocaine. The kids at the shelter where he volunteers remind him of himself at that age. it doesn't seem like that long that he was addicted to crack, himself. It hasn't been easy to stay clean, but it sure has been worth it. He recently told someone that it is nice to go to bed at night without hating himself and everyone else.