Vocabulary
What is the term for a strong and harmful need to regularly have something?
Addiction
True or false: Addiction only refers to drugs and alcohol.
False- addiction can also include activities such as gambling, social media, gaming… etc
Name 2 reasons people may develop an addiction.
Must say 2 of the following: Stress, Peer Pressure, Curiosity, Popularity, Mental Health Issue's, Trauma, Previous Prescription, Genetic, Social/Cultural Acceptance…
What is the term for the process of overcoming an addiction?
Recovery
True or False: Addiction is only a personal problem and does not affect society.
False
What do we call a substance that causes addiction such as nicotine and marijuana?
Drug
What type of addiction involves losing control of your emotions while playing games as well as spending the majority of your free time on the computer or system?
Gaming Addiction (Video Game Addiction)
True or False: Addiction can affect a persons relationships with family and friends.
True
True or False: People can recover from addiction with the right help and support.
True
Name 2 ways governments try to prevent addiction.
Name 2 of the following: Education programs, investment into mental health programs, warning labels on all addictive substances, banning substances, increased AA groups
What is the term for the uncomfortable physical or mental effects when a person stops using an addictive substance?
Withdrawal
What is the term for an addiction using sites such as Instagram, TikTok or Facebook frequently?
Social Media Addiction
What part of the body is primarily affected by addictions?
The brain
What is the name of a group where people with an addiction to alcohol meet to support each other?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
How does social media addiction affect young people?
Name 2 of the following: Poor sleep, anxiety, lower self- esteem, less physical activity, decreased motivation and concentration in class
What are the terms to describe when a family or friend is pushing you to do an addictive substance such as drinking alcohol, smoking a cigarette… etc while in a social situation?
Peer Pressure
Which addiction is related to spending large amounts of money that a person cannot afford?
Gambling Addiction
Name 3 long term effect of alcoholism or an addiction to alcohol on a persons body.
Must say 3 of the following: Liver damage, heart disease, memory problems, concentration problems, pneumonia, PTSD, high blood pressure, stroke…
Cancer: Throat, Lung, Liver, Esophagus, Colon, Breast, Skin….
What is one type of professional treatment for addiction?
Name 1 of the following: Therapy, Rehab, Meditation, Support Groups
Why do companies put warning labels on cigarette packs?
To warn people about health risks and discourage smoking. Also prevents children grabbing the packs due to the imagery on the front.
What is the term for a strong desire to use a substance again even after quitting?
(Also used for pregnant women who have a very strong desire for a specific food while pregnant)
Craving
Which type of addiction involves compulsive eating, even when not hungry?
Food Addiction
How can addiction affect a persons job or school performance? (Name 2)
Must say 2 of the following: Poor focus or concentration, decreased motivation, job loss, absences, decreased memory, lower test scores.
What is the first step in recovering from addiction?
Admitting you have a problem.
What is the name of the opioid crisis that has affected many countries including Canada and the U.S? (It’s a specific drug)
The Fentanyl Crisis