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Substance Use Disorders
Uppers, Downers, All-Arounders
Drugs and the Brain
Miscellaneous
Various
100
If you stop using marijuana and you start feeling anxious, irritable, short-tempered, or have a hard time sleeping, you may be experiencing _________.
withdrawals
100
This is the scientific term for a "downer."
depressant
100
When a mother drinks alcohol while she is pregnant, she puts her child at risk for this.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
100
These drugs are man-made and are often imitations of natural drugs.
synthetic drugs
100
Identify two negative side-effects of marijuana.
laziness, lack of focus, sensory impairment, lack of judgment, law-violations, inability to get a job, etc.
200
This occurs when the user does not feel the same effect they used to even if they are using the same amount they previously used.
tolerance
200
Cigarettes are classified in this category.
stimulant/upper
200
Sometimes drug use can cause changes to the brain that cannot be reversed. These changes are negative in nature and may consist of _________.
brain damage, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and/or “permatrip”
200
How can drug addiction be like a process? Provide an example.
If someone uses drugs on a fairly frequent basis, it is not a single event that leads them to addiction. It is a series of steps that lead someone to become addicted.
200
This/these type(s) of drugs are some of the most concerning at this time because they are easily accessible and have dangerous side-effects.
synthetic drugs
300
Subtance use disorders are put into one of three severity levels... what are the severity levels?
mild, moderate, severe
300
Marijuana is classified in this category.
hallucinogen/all-arounder
300
These are some of the chemicals within the brain that are affected when you use drugs. They also play a role in feeling good when under the influence of a mood-altering drug. When you have too little of these chemicals, you can feel bad.
serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
300
Arthur was ticketed for having drug paraphernalia on him at school. He was suspended for five days, which negatively impacted his grades. He was kicked off the football team. His mother was very upset with him and refused to pay for his phone bill anymore. Arthur’s girlfriend was bothered by his use, so she broke up with him. These are all examples of:
problems/consequences/losses related to drug use
300
Some medications are available to most consumers, while others require approval from a doctor. What are the two classifications for medications?
over-the-counter drugs and prescription drugs
400
There are eleven criteria for substance use disorders. What is one of them?
(1) uses larger amounts than intended, (2) unsuccessful efforts to cut down/quit, (3) drug use is a big part of your time and life, (4) ongoing cravings, (5) interferes with roles/expectations, (6) using despite social or interpersonal problems, (7) reduce/stop other activities to use, (8) using in physically dangerous situations, (9) continued use despite physical or mental problems related to use, (10) tolerance, (11) withdrawal
400
What are some of the physical effects of stimulants?
increased blood pressure, faster pulse rate, higher breathing rates, increased body temperature, feelings of hostility or paranoia, and potential for cardiovascular failure and seizures
400
Many drugs are felt on this pathway, which can make them addictive.
the reward pathway
400
The term(s) used to describe someone whose mental health is impacted by their drug use or their drug use is impacted by their mental health.
co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis
400
This is used as a metric of alcohol intoxication for legal or medical purposes.
Blood Alcohol Content/Concentration (BAC)
500
An individual cannot stop using because they use mood-altering substances to deal with emotions and mental health issues. This is not physical dependence, it is _________ _________.
psychological dependence
500
Fatigue, excitement, paranoia, relaxation, hallucinations, sedation, agitation, euphoria, rage, increased energy, lethargy, and anxiety are all primary effects and side-effects of what type of drugs?
all-arounders
500
The use of illicit drugs alters the brain because it disrupts these communicators.
neurotransmitters
500
Drugs impact your CNS... What does CNS stand for and give a brief description.
central nervous system... drugs impact the central nervous system by speeding it up and/or slowing it down, depending on the drug(s)
500
Provide two detailed examples of how drug use is linked to loss.
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