Brain
How much does the brain weigh on average
3 pounds
Where higher executive functions including emotional regulation, planning, reasoning and problem solving occur.
What is the frontal lobe.
Using this substance can lead to severe dental problems
What is methamphetamines
Symptoms of PAWS were first defined for the disorder in the 1990's
What is alcohol use disorder
A plan to assist in maintaining new behaviors and acknowledge triggers in order to prevent new use.
What is a relapse prevention plan
Consists of billions of cells called?
What are neurons
The four lobes are divided amongst these
What are hemispheres of the brain
Using this substance contributes to a higher risk of overdose and death
what are opioids
Used to treat anxiety and panic disorders this substance is extremely easy for the brain to become dependent on.
What are benzodiazepines
Beginning or continuing to be involved by participating in these will aid in a more successful recovery.
What are community support meetings or aftercare groups.
Released by a neuron to send a message.
What is a neurotransmitter
Contains the primary auditory cortex, and process information so that we understand what we are hearing.
What is the temporal lobe
Infection of the heart and it's valves (endocarditis) and skin infection (cellulitis) can result from this practice
IV substance use
Ceasing use of this substance can cause an individual to experience increased stress, depression, and paranoia
What is marijuana
What is Medication Assisted Treatment
Term used for a brain disorder stemming from repeated exposure to heavy alcohol consumption
What is wet brain or Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome
Responsible for integrating sensory information including touch, pressure, pain, and temperature.
What is the parietal lobe
in 2018 12 million US citizens admitted to being under the influence while performing this activity.
What is driving
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
A key component to rebuilding relationships and maintaining support through recovery.
What is communication
Drugs over activate this producing euphoria
What is a reward circuit
Responsible for visual processing.
What is the occipital lobe
Likelihood of mistaken diagnosis for this mental health issue is a direct result of substance use.
What is psychosis
What is depression
This factor will affect what types of symptoms and for how long they are experienced.
How much of a substance and for how long it was used.
Investment in doing things for yourself to ensure that overall wellness is achieved during recovery.
What is self-care