Terminology
A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use despite adverse consequences.
Addiction
Name two of the three most commonly used regulated substances in the US
Alcohol, Nicotine, Marijuana
Legal age to purchase tobacco products in MA
21
Process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for addressing a dependency on substances
Substance Use Treatment / Rehab - let's discuss what this means and how it works
Define, in your own words, what a Protective Factor is
Something in your life that you have control over, that helps reduce the likelihood of negative outcomes
Year the first iPad was released
Term for what occurs when you quit - or cut back - on drugs. You may experience mild or severe symptoms during this time.
Withdrawal
A lethal combination of substances that we discussed in last class
Alcohol and benzodiazepines
Discussing substance use with a school counselor at CH-CH is content that can remain confidential. T/F
True - let's discuss the nuance
A return to drug use after an attempt to stop
Relapse
Define, in your own words, what a Risk Factor is
A characteristic or attribute that increases the likelihood of a negative outcome related to substance use
Most common M&M color
Blue
Negative short term after-effects as a substances "high" wears off
Comedown / Crash
Class of drugs that is used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures; examples include Xanax, Ativan, Valium, and Klonopin
Benzodiazepines / "Benzos"
Legal amount of recreational marijuana that someone 18 in MA can possess
nothing - this is not legal
The first stage of treatment
It varies on the individual. It could be acknowledging (acceptance) that there is problematic relationship with the substance. It could Detoxification.
Name a protective factor
Healthy social connections, physical activity, employment, religious affiliation, caring and support from trusted adults, positive sense of self
Only sport ever played on the moon
Golf
The pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction.
Dopamine
The fastest-acting drug
Nicotine
Consequence for underage marijuana / tobacco use
Fines / Jail Time / Criminal Record - depends on amount
Name a type of treatment for addiction that you know of
Talk therapy; rehab treatment; sober living; wilderness programs; medication (nicotine patch); harm reduction approach
Name a risk factor
Family history of addiction, substance use among peers, availability, early onset of use, impulsivity, negative sense of self
Number of toes on a cat
18
Information or an emergency kit to help an individual from using again. This kit could include 12 step information, important phone numbers, healthy recreational activities to participate in.
Relapse Prevention Plan
Class of drugs that increase the activity of the central nervous system and the body
Stimulants
Legal classification for the most serious category of controlled substances; includes heroin, fentanyl, morphine, and GHB
Class A Substances
Medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose
Naloxone / Narcan
What is the most effective way to avoid developing an addiction
Don't use the substance in the first place, or wait until your brain has developed more fully. If you've not used a substance until your mid 20's the chances of developing an addiction are exceedingly small.
Most streamed song on Spotify
"Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd