Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Give the name of one antidepressant.
PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE.
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS or IMBALANCED CHEMICALS IN BRAIN.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
EXERCISE
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous)
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN.
What do antidepressants attempt to fix in our brain.
THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS. INCREASED ACTIVITY IN THESE NEUTRANSMITTERS HAVE SHOWN EVIDENCE TO LESSEN SYMPTOMS IN DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY.
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC.
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
CRAVING
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS).
Name 3 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE.
What are 3 ways of improving your self-esteem?
EXERCISE, LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.
INCREASED TOLERANCE
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence.
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM
How long does it take for MOST antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 WEEKS.
Name the three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, AND DOPAMINE.
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
Chronic dysfunction of the brain system that involves reward, motivation, and memory. It's about the way your body craves a substance or behavior, especially if it causes a compulsive or obsessive pursuit of “reward” and lack of concern over consequences.
ADDICTION
Tell me about NOREPINEPHRINE.
Plays an important role in your body's “fight-or-flight” response. Norepinephrine plays a role in the sleep-wake cycle, helping you to wake up, in increasing attention and focusing on performing a task ,and in memory storage.
Tell me about SEROTONIN
Serotonin in your brain regulates your mood. It's often called your body's natural “feel good” chemical. When serotonin is at normal levels, you feel more focused, emotionally stable, happier and calmer.
Tell me about DOPAMINE
The happy chemical! Plays a role in many important body functions, including movement, memory and pleasurable reward and motivation. A small region of the brain that helps you feel pleasure. The brain releases dopamine when you do things that feel good or pleasurable or when you complete a task.
What percentage of people diagnosed with depression are treated effectively and return to their usual daily lives?
80% - 90%
How many adults in the U.S. have an addiction?
23.5 MILLION AMERICAN ADULTS – 10% OF POPULATION (2020)