Facts
True of False: Addiction can develop at any age.
True
A drug that is very common in which the user has lack of judgement, slurred speech, loss of balance and memory and blackouts.
Alcohol
True or false: Alcohol withdrawal can be deadly
True
Things that increase a person's chances of developing substance abuse or dependency.
Risk factors
At what age can you purchase alcohol and/or marijuana in Arizona?
21
What type of addiction is it when the BODY itself feels a direct need for a drug?
Physical Dependency
Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine, and Amphetamines are examples of what type of drug
Stimulants
Psychotherapy, medications and counseling are examples of what?
Treatment options
This is a program invented by two alcoholics who wanted to stop drinking
Alcoholics Anonymous
The person who is sober and able to operate a vehicle.
Designated driver
What percentage of people are addicted to alcohol or other drugs?
10%
This drug was once used to pay taxes.
Cannabis
An event that seeks to increase an alcoholic's desire to quit by confronting them, also a once popular reality TV show
Intervention
This is something a person writes down with information they need to help them stay sober during difficult times
Relapse prevention plan
This is the most commonly used psychoactive substance on Earth
Caffeine
What type of addiction is it when the MIND sends the body a message that it needs more of a drug?
Psychological Dependency
Alcohol, Inhalants, Tranquilizers and Barbiturates are examples of what type of drug?
Depressants
Occurs when alcohol concentration in the blood reaches near-critical levels.
Alcohol poisoning
Class of drug that decreases activity level, heart rate, blood pressure, impairs motor functioning, creates difficulty concentrating, and slurred speech.
Depressant
Even though life may be spiraling out of control with dependency clearly increasing, some people may believe that they are not addicted just because they may be obtaining drugs this legal way.
Prescription
What happens with dopamine over time as drug use progresses?
Releases smaller amounts of dopamine thus, increasing cravings for drug use.
A drug that is very common but people forget that it is addictive. Releases dopamine into the brains frontal cortex.
Caffeine
Name 3 symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
Headache, Anxiety, Insomnia, Sweating, Upset stomach, Heart palpitations, Increased blood pressure, Increased heart rate, High body temp, Tremors, Confusion, Hallucinations, Seizures
Thoughts that are harmful to recovery and are usually things we tell ourselves to talk us into using again.
Denial
This person claims Burger King saved his life from his drug addiction. (Hint: A billionaire Super hero)
Robert Downey Jr