Cravings
What are cravings?
The desire to use/attain something.
Nicotine - Over time the brain releases a lot of what chemical, which leads to dependance?
What is a withdrawal?
the body's reaction when a substance or drug is stopped
What is a coping skill?
a strategy to deal with stress or difficult emotions
What is an effective way to reject substances when offered to you?
Say "no" firmly
Name one trigger that can cause certain cravings
Stress, people, or places
T/F - Weed can negatively impact memory, cognition, and IQ levels
True
Name one withdrawal symptom
Sweating, anxiety, nausea
Name two healthy coping skills
Journaling, deep breathing, TIPP, talking to someone
Who was traded to the Lakers earlier this year from the Mavs?
Luka Doncic
T/F: Cravings mean that you always relapse
False
What areas of the brain does alcohol affect?
the hippocampus, or the memory formation area
T/F: Withdrawal symptoms are the same for all substances
False
What is one type of therapy that teaches coping skills (especially with helping to change negative thoughts)?
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
T/F: only people with addiction need to worry about prevention
False
What is the first step to overcoming a craving?
Try to understand it
Substance use can lead to permanent psychosis
True
What is the safest way to manage withdrawal?
Under medical or clinical supervision
T/F: avoiding your feelings is one of the many types of coping skills
FALSE!!!!!!!!
What is "wrap" rage
The frustration you experience when you can't open packages
Which part of the brain is most involved with cravings?
A) Frontal lobe
B) Spinal Cord
C) Occipital lobe
D) Prefrontal cortex
E) Limbic system
E) Limbic system - also known as the "reward system"
Who exhibits a greater sensitization to opioids, leading to quicker dependance and overdose?
Teenagers
Name two substances that can cause bad withdrawals
Nicotine and Alcohol
Name three coping skills that help with substance use
exercise, mindfulness activities, and support groups
Name two ways to build resilience
Setting goals and building positive relationships