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"_____________" is the return to mind or mood-altering chemicals after the recovering person has been abstinent for a significant period of time.
What is... a "relapse".
True or False? Once addicted, a person can "get over it".
What is.. FALSE - there is no "cure" but an individual can be in recovery.
Using a mind or mood-altering chemical and experience negative consequences because of it.
What is... "Substance Abuse"
True or False? Alcohol first stimulates, then relaxes.
What is... True.
Explain what the following means: "One is too many and a thousand is not enough."
What is... the AA saying that means an addicted person will not stop drinking/using at "just one" of any substances and there will be no limit to using once a person starts using again.
"___________" is when a person is not using and continues to refrain from using for a period of time.
What is... Abstinence
True or False? The long-term effects of inhalant use include: an inability to remember things, being irritable and argumentative, paranoia, lung and liver damage.
What is... True.
Speeds up the heart rate and respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Teeth grinding, tremors, and muscle twitches are common as the brain and body become overly stimulated VERSUS slows the heart rate and respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. This results in a feeling of relaxation, peace, and often sleepiness.
What are... Stimulants versus Depressants
This legal substance is the most widely used for relaxation.
What is... alcohol
When a person drinks or uses drugs and has "negative consequences", 5 examples of this is...
What is... Damage to the person's self-esteem or physical condition, relationships, job or career, property and ownership, finances, legal status, educational progress, role as a parent and many other areas of life.
The letters "P.A.W." stand for "______________".
What is... Post-Acute Withdrawal
True or False? Getting Sober and Recovery are the same thing.
What is... FALSE
Bonus Points (100 points): What is the difference?
Internal or external experience, which prompts a craving, memory of past use or thought/action towards use
What are... "Triggers"
These mood-altering substances are viewed by many people as "Gateway Drugs" (3).
What are... cigarettes, alcohol and cannabis.
True or False? Cannabis contains much less cancer causing chemicals than tobacco because it is natural and has no additives.
What is... false.
"___________" is someone who is experience both mental health concerns and substance abuse issues
What is... a Concurrent Disorder
True or False? A "co-dependent" person is someone in a relationship with a substance user who assists the person to continuing using and who denies the chemical dependence of the user.
What is... TRUE
When an individual has come to rely on mind- or mood-altering substances but is not addicted. Withdrawal symptoms may occur when the individual stops their use.
What is... "Chemical Dependence"
In 2011, ____________ had one of the highest rates of dependence of all illicit substances.
What is.. Cannabis.
A person must use more of a substance than in the past to get the mind- or mood-altering effect from it, or, does not get the same level of effect from the same amount of substance.
What is... Tolerance
More people receive treatment for ___________ than any other substance.
What is... Alcohol.
True or False? About 2 percent of North Americans are depending on chemical substances.
What is.. False. Estimates figure in the range of 8% to 10%.
The four "C's" of addiction are...
What is...
1. Craving
2. use despite Consequences
3. loss of Control
4. Compulsion to use
Substances impacts the part of the brain which releases _____________, the "happy" or "reward" neurotransmitter.
What is... dopamine.
Muscle aches, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, watery eyes, chills, sweating, nausea, shaking/tremors, no appetite and muscle spasms are examples of this substances withdrawals.
What is... Opiate Withdrawal