Types of Addictions
A persistent, habitual use of alcohol
What is Alcohol Addiction
Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from a knowledgeable person
What is counseling or therapy
All of the following are addictive except:
a) tobacco
b) alcohol
c) marijuana
d) all of the above
What is d) all of the above. Many people falsely believe that marijuana is a benign drug that is not addictive. The truth is, however, that long-term use or misuse of marijuana can lead to addiction, just like any other drug.
Abusing these drugs can cause anxiety, hostility, and paranoia
What is cocaine, methamphetamine, steroids, or prescription stimulants
to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive
What is Lie
The most commonly consumed substance on earth
What is Caffeine Addiction
a set of guiding principles outlining a course of action for recovery from addiction, compulsion, or other behavioral problems
What is 12 step program
When someone develops an addiction are they in control of their use
What is NO. The addict depends on the substance or behavior to simply feel normal and function. There are changes in brain structure and function with addiction.
Drivers ages 16–20 are how many more times likely to die in a crash when alcohol is involved.
What is 17 times more likely
can be referred to as a refusal to admit the truth or reality
What is Denial
A class of drugs that mimic adrenalin in the body
What is Amphetamine Addiction
a residential treatment center where patients reside for various lengths depending on their program
What is Inpatient rehab
The US population is around 314 million about ____million of Americans have an addiction to drugs or alcohol?
a) 10 million
b) 20 million
c) 30 million
d) 40 million
What is 30 million. Addiction to these substances and the mental health issues that go along with them are one of the most serious health problems affecting society today.
These drugs can cause lung inflammation, phlegm buildup, frequent coughing, bronchitis, and other lung infections.
What is Marijuana and Tobaco
a way to remove responsibility from you to someone else
What is Blame
A highly debatable drug because many people consider its use to be relatively harmless
What is Marijuana Addiction
a series of interventions that are designed to manage withdrawal symptoms and acute intoxication
What is Detox
Name 2 characteristics of Addiction
Loss of job, loss of family and friends, CYF, legal issues, health issues, IT CAN BE ANYTHING!!
In 2010, what percent of drug overdose deaths in the United States were related to prescription drug abuse?
What is 60%
a way to covertly influence someone with indirect, deceptive, or abusive tactics
What is Manipulation
A synthetic, psychoactive drug with similarities to stimulant and hallucinogen that makes users feel energetic, euphoric, empathetic, and they may experience augmented sensory perception
What is Ecstasy Addiction
a "worldwide fellowship that offers a program of recovery for the families and friends of alcoholics
What is Al-Anon
What is not the cause of addiction?
a)the drug itself(some drugs more addicting)
b)the user himself(mental health issues, abuse etc.)
c)moral weakness(not a good person)
d)genetics
What is c) moral weakness
users of this drug can develop acne, dull skin, and self-inflicted wounds caused by picking at their faces and bodies to relieve the feeling of insects crawling under their skin.
What is Methamphetamine
a person does this behavior when trying to prove that what they are doing is reasonable
What is Justification