Statistics on Addiction
Addiction
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100

____the most commonly used substance of abuse in America. 

Alcohol

100

Uncontrollable cravings -Loss of control -Use despite negative consequences - chronic, biological brain disease -Psychological dependence -Physical dependence

 Addiction

100

PAWS

What is Post Acute Withdrawal syndrome?

100

The emotion we can often use to cover up loneliness, shame, frustration, or sadness. 

 anger

200

T/F: Deaths from overdose have increased or decreased since 1990? 

True: they have tripled since 1990. 

200

____  are different social support groups to build community in sobriety.

 NA, AA, Smart Recovery, faith based groups, etc

200

HALT

What is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

200

are the limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships.

boundaries

300

The percent of the 21 million Americans who struggle with addiction who actually get treatment. 

10%

300

______is released in the brain making drug use or other addictive activities pleasurable. 

Dopamine

300

SUD

What is Substance Use Disorder?

300

The aggressive marketing of OxyContin by this family is widely considered a major contributor to the opioid epidemic in the United States, leading to widespread addiction and overdose deaths.

Who are the Sacklers?


400

This is the age range Americans are most likely to use addictive drugs. 

18 to 25. 

400

This is said to be the 'opposite of addiction' 

connection? 

400

SMART

What is Self Management and Recovery Training?

400

Its been cited that one in 5 people suffering from this behavioral addiction attempt suicide which is much higher then other addictions. 

What is gambling addiction?

500

______is the drug with the fastest amount time to become addicted to it. 

 Nicotine

500

______, _____,_____ are some barriers to getting treatment for addiction. 

lack of support from family or friends, financial stress, mental health symptoms, judgement from those around you, fear ECT. 

500

BAM

What is Brief Addiction Monitor?

500

This common food can trigger the brain's opioid receptors due to the presence of casomorphins. These casomorphins can bind to the same brain receptors as addictive drugs, potentially leading to feelings of pleasure and reward through dopamine release

What is cheese?