Education
The Brain
Consequences
Treatment
Random
100
-Uncontrollable craving for the drug -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence
What is addiction
100
This is the term to describe how the brain needs more of a chemical to feel the same effects as before.
What is tolerance?
100
1) The user 2) Family 3) Children 4) Co-workers 5) Parents 6) Siblings 7) Friends 8) Community
Who are those affected by substance abuse?
100
• Medication • Behavioral therapy • Groups • Rehab • Inpatient/outpatient AA/NA meetings
What are treatment options
100
1. People 2. Places 3. Things
What are triggers
200
This substance is the reason most people go into some form of substance abuse treatment.
What is alcohol.
200
The brain is a communications center consisting of billions of these, passing messages back and forth among different structures within the brain
Neurons
200
Symptoms can occur as soon as 4-6 hours after last use. Physical withdrawal symptoms can include: agitation, restlessness, hot and cold sweats, nausea and vomiting, muscle aches, irritability, headaches, sleeplessness, bone and joint pain
What are effects of pain killers/opiates
200
the process by which the body rids itself of a drug
Detoxification
200
What is an unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of a drug?
Side effect
300
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is Dopamine
300
This chemical can produce similar euphoria/respiratory depression and side effects as an opioid, yet is less powerful than heroin.
Buprenorphine
300
Slurred speech Drowsiness Vomiting Diarrhea Upset stomach Headaches Breathing difficulties Distorted vision and hearing Impaired judgment Blackouts
Alcoholism
300
This reverses the depression of the central nervous system and respiratory system caused by opioids.
Naloxone/Narcan
300
This is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States.
What is Tobacco
400
The most abused illegal drug across the nation
Marijuana
400
This part of the brain gets suppressed by opiates, and slows heart rate and breathing.
Brain Stem/ Central Nervous System.
400
The following problems occur because of what? -Increase in violence and aggression -Drug-induced psychosis -Increase in Respiratory problems -Increase in cardiovascular problems -Damage to physical appearance
What is Methamphetamine/cocaine addiction
400
A medical doctor who specializes in treating mental and emotional disorders is known as a _______
Psychiatrist
400
Which form of drug administration transfers the drug rapidly into the bloodstream through alveoli?
Inhalation
500
_____ is the fastest addicting drug
What is Nicotine
500
This part of the brain is the "rewards" system, and is heavily effected by drug abuse. (starts with an L).
What is the limbic system
500
Bone marrow damage, liver and kidney damage, blackouts, limb spasms,hearing/vison loss and sudden death by suffocation are consequences from abusing what class of drugs?
What are inhalants?
500
This is a common type of talk therapy. You work with a mental health counselor in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. This technique helps you change behavior by slow exposure to what makes you uncomfortable.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
500
Also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA, occurs when part of the brain loses its blood supply, and the part of the body that the "blood-deprived" cells in the brain control, stops working
Stroke
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