Drug Abuse and Addiction
True or False
Addiction is described as chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking AND use, despite harmful consequences.
True
What is the most complex organ of the human body?
The Brain
Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well. True or False?
True
An ________ is an orchestrated attempt by one or many people-usually family and friends- to get someone to seek professional help with an addiction or some kid of traumatic event or crisis.
Intervention
What is The Cycle of Anxiety?
Anxiety, avoidance, short term relief, long term anxiety growth
Drugs change the brain's:
A) Structure
B) Function
C) Both
C) Both
Drugs of abuse target the brain's reward system by flooding the circuit with
A) Dopamine
B) Acetylcholine
C) Norepihephrine
D) All of the above
Dopamine
Drug addiction can:
A) Cause mental health issues
B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues
C) Does not effect mental health issues
D) A and B
D.) A and B
If there is a family history of drug use, your risk for a substance use disorder is....
Increased
is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival
Fight or Flight response
Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs
To feel better (stress, depression, etc)
To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)
Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc)
Fear of withdrawal
The part of the brain that enables us to make thoughtful decisions, assess situations, and keep our emotions under control, is completed during which stage of life:
A) Childhood (up to 12 years)
B) Adolescence (13-19)
C) Young adulthood (20-25)
D) None of the above
Young adulthood
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke
Experiencing poverty as a child increases your risk of developing a substance use disorder.
True or False
True
Mental Health disorders are rare.
TRUE OR FALSE
False
Which class of drug greatly amplifies sensations within the brain (i.e the difference between someone whispering vs. shouting into a microphone)
A) Amphetamines (Crystal Meth, ADHD medications)
B) Cocaine
C) Marijuana
D) A and B
E) All of the above
A and B
True or False: The Brain has the most neurotransmitter receptors in the body?
False - The stomach and GI tract have more neurotransmitter reception sites.
A person, place, thing or event that can result in psychological and physical relapse.
Trigger
During younger childhood (up to age 12), what is the most important influence?
A) Friends
B) Home/Family
C) Sports and other activities
D) Good sleep
Home/Family
One cause of depression is an imbalance in __.
Chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters)
People who become overly concerned with anothers addiction problem and feel driven to fix or control it.
Co-dependents
Name 3 reasons that can influence whether or not a person becomes addicted
Genetics (family history
Age
Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)
Gender/ethinicity
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Mouth
Liver
Throat
Lungs
Skin
Kidney
Bladder
Heart
Brain
What influences teen's decision making the greatest?
A) Family
B) Friends
C) School
D) Experience
Friends
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy