What Is It?
addiction is a ____ disease (ex: neurological, psychological, etc.)
neurological
how many Americans have experienced at least one addiction?
21 million Americans
can drugs cause changes in brain structure and function (yes or no!)
yes
is addiction treatable?
your friend reaches out to you for help but you are unfamiliar with resources. WWYD?
GREAT JOB!!!
name at least TWO people around you that addiction could affect
friends, family, children, yourself, siblings, co-workers
what age group is most likely to use addictive drugs?
18-25 years old
who can develop an addiction?
is the national helpline free and confidential?
yes!! it is also a 24/7 service that runs YEAR-ROUND.
it is clear that your friend is addicted to painkillers and it hurts you to see them like that. how would you go about talking to them, if at all?
AMAZING ANSWER!!
name at least THREE things an individual can grow addicted to
alcohol, marijuana, inhalants, pain killers, tobacco, stimulants
almost 21 million americans have at least one addiction, yet only ___% of them receive treatment.
10%
what are at least TWO other effects addiction can have on the body?
mental disorders, cardiovascular disease, lung disease, weak immune system, problems with memory
what/who can help an individual get support in their path to recovery?
therapy, treatment, rehab, professional support, family & friends
your child comes home after school and does not know you're there. you hear them talking to their friends about alcohol. WWYD?
NICE!!
when individuals have an addiction, do they tend to focus on one specific substance or multiple?
one substance
since 1990, drug overdose deaths have ___
tripled
which method of injection has a faster impact? directly into the bloodstream or ingestion?
injection directly into the bloodstream
what languages are available at the national helpline?
english and spanish
you have a chronic pain condition and you've been taking prescription medicine for over 2 years now. recently, you notice that some pills have been disappearing. WWYD?
SPECTACULAR!!
when you see/hear the word addiction, what comes to mind? (no wrong answers, it's your opinion!)
MAGNIFICENT!!!
around ___% of Americans who were diagnosed with depression or anxiety disorders also have a substance use disorder
20%
what is the most severe consequence of drug abuse?
death
when you are in need of help, who do you lean on and why? feel free to share if you are comfortable!
:-) awesome
what is an example of a high-risk situation that you have been in and feel comfortable sharing? (feelings of stress, anger, sadness, social pressure)
PHENOMENAL!!