Addiction
Stimulants
Depressants
Tobacco & Nicotine
Opioids & Opiates
Hallucinogens and Over-the-counter
Triggers & Coping Skills
100
What is the definition of addiction?
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes to the brain and body.
100
This stimulant, commonly found in coffee and tea, is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world.
Caffeine
100
In the United States, the legal blood alcohol content (BAS) limit for drivers over 21 is typically this percentage.
0.08%
100
True or False: Vaping is healthier and safer than smoking cigarettes
False.
The chemicals in vape juice are linked to cancer, asthma, shortness of breath and dangerous health conditions.
100
What makes fentanyl so dangerous?
-Potency
-Difficult to Detect
-Overdose Symptoms
100
What are the short-term, general effects of hallucinogens?
Sensory Effects: Hallucinations, including, seeing. hearing, touching, or smelling things in a distorted way. Intensified feelings and sensory experiences. Mixed senses. Changes in sense or perception of time.
Physical Effects: Increased energy and heart rate and nausea
100
Give 3 examples of coping skills you could use
Journaling, listening to music, exercise,
200
This term refers to the process in which a person needs more of a substance to achieve the same effects.
Tolerance
200
This prescription stimulant is often used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Adderall or Ritalin
200
What is the main ingredient in alcohol that causes intoxication?
Ethanol
200
What are some examples of nicotine replacement therapy?
- Nicotine pouch
- Nicotine patch
- Gum and lozenges
- Prescribed inhaler
- Prescribed nasal spray
200
What are the key differences between opioids and opiates?
Opiates are natural, opioids can be partially or fully synthetic. All opiates are opioids, but not all opioids are opiates.
200
What are the two categories of hallucinogens?
Classic hallucinogens and dissociative drugs
200
Give several examples of drug relapse triggers
- Friends or family members who misuse drugs or alcohol
- Stressful environments, like hospitals or the group home
- Relationship issues
- Boredom
300
This neurotransmitter, often called the "feel-good" chemical, is heavily involved in the brain's reward system and addiction
Dopamine
300
True or false: During WW2 soldiers were given methamphetamines to help them stay alert and awake.
True
300
True or False: Xanax is a long-term solution for managing anxiety.
False. While it can provide short-term relief, the risks associated with prolonged use, including tolerance, dependence, and cognitive impairment, make it unsuitable for extended treatment.
300
How may seconds does it take for nicotine to reach the brain?
10 to 20 seconds
300
What are the three types of opioids? Give an example of each.
Natural: Derived from the opium poppy plant
Ex: Morphine
Semi-synthetic: Created in labs from natural opiates
Ex: Heroin
Synthetic: Completely man-made
Ex: Fentanyl
300
How long have humans been using hallucinogens?
The use of hallucinogens goes back thousands of years (4,000 BC). Ancient civilizations, like the Aztecs and Native American tribes used plants with hallucinogen properties in religious ceremonies.
300
What are the types of triggers associated with substance use?
- Internal triggers
- External triggers
- Sensory triggers
400
This term refers to a temporary return to substance use after a period of sobriety.
Relapse
400
In the late 19th century, this stimulant was an ingredient in the original formulation of a popular soft drink
Cocaine (in Coca-Cola)
400
This widely prescribed class of downers is used to treat anxiety and includes drugs like Xanax and Valium.
Benzodiazepines
400
What are the long-term effects of using nicotine?
- Changes in mood, energy levels, and behavior
- Depression
- Throat and lung cancer
- Heart attack and stroke
- Loss of sense of smell and taste
- Decline in cognitive ability and greater chance of Alzheimer's
400
How do opioids work?
Opioids work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. When opioids bind to the receptors, they block pain signals sent from the body through the spinal cord to the brain, effectively reducing the sensation of pain. The release of dopamine in the brain's reward system, leading to feelings of euphoria and pleasure, which can contribute to misuse and addiction.
400
True or False: You cannot overdose on over-the-counter medications.
False.
A person can overdose on OTC medicine. An overdose occurs when a person uses enough of the drug to produce a life-threatening reaction or death. When someone overdoses on OTC medications their breathing often slows or stops. This can decrease the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain.
400
What are the types of urges associated with substance use?
- Physical urges
- Emotional urges
- Cognitive urges
- Environmental urges
500
Explain what the stages of change are.
500
This plant, native to South America, has leaved that have been chewed for their stimulant effects for thousands of years.
Coca plant
500
What are the symptoms from withdrawals from alcohol?
Sweating, shaking, headache, increased heart rate and blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, etc.
500
How many years after quitting nicotine does it take for your risk of heart disease to be equivalent to a non-smokers risk?
20 years
500
Briefly explain the Opioid Epidemic.
The opioid epidemic refers to the widespread misuse of both prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs, leading to a significant public health crisis. It began in the late 1990s when pharmaceutical companies assured healthcare providers that prescription opioids were not addictive, leading to increased prescriptions.
500
What are the 3 plateaus of DXM abuse?
500
What is an example of a healthy vs unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy: Mindfulness, exercise, journaling, social support etc.
Unhealthy: Substance use, isolation, aggression, over/under eating. negative self-talk, etc.