Disease of Addiction
The disease model of addiction defines "addiction" as having this characteristic, meaning to get worse over time.
What is progressive.
This is the level of alcohol concentration in which legal intoxication has occurred.
What is .08%.
Name this factor of substance abuse:
____ pressure and the basic need to belong
Peer
An empty pill bottle next to a unconscious person is what?
A sign of substance abuse
This is the chemical in the brain that is released when drugs are used to create the feeling of pleasure.
What is dopamine.
A standard drink of beer, liquor and wine. (At least one correct).
What is the term for 12 oz. of beer (5%ABV), 1.5 oz. of hard liquor (20%ABV) or 5 oz. of wine (12%ABV).
Name this factor of substance abuse:
A _____ of substance abuse in the home or community environments.
History
Bloodshot eyes is a symptom of what abused substance?
Cannabis
The two different types of dependency to alcohol or drugs
What is physiological and psychological.
Slower reaction time, problems with balance and coordination, increased heart rate, problems with learning and memory, anxiety, psychosis, chronic cough, and frequent respiratory infections.
What are the possible effects of marijuana use.
Name the prevention guideline for substance abuse:
Always keep ________ in their original, marked containers.
Medications
Drowsiness, confusion, slurred speech, slow heart rate, and poor coordination are all symptoms of what abused substance?
Depressants
The system of the brain that is most affected by drug use.
What is the limbic system or pleasure pathway.
Withdrawal from these drugs can be fatal.
Alcohol and benzodiazepines such as Xanax and Valium.
Name the prevention guideline for substance abuse:
Never use another person's ______ medications.
Prescribed
Sudden mood changes, a flushed face, claiming to hear/see something that is not present, and being anxious or frightened are all symptoms of what abused substance?
Hallucinogen
These two experiences would be signs that one has developed an addiction.
What is tolerance and withdrawal. (Loss of control will also be accepted)
Increased depression, fatigue, increased appetite, insomnia, vivid unpleasant dreams, slowed thinking and movement, and restlessness.
What are withdrawal symptoms from cocaine use.
Name this factor of substance abuse:
_____ glamorization, especially of alcohol and tobacco, promoting the idea that using substances enhances fun and popularity.
Media
True or False:
It is safe to assume a patient that who is disoriented, stumbling, and has an alcoholic oder on their breathe is intoxicated by alcohol or other drugs?
False