Signs of Addiction
T or F? Your body cannot function without the drug.
True
Why are support centers important to getting rid of your addiction?
Organize ways that can help you.
You can talk to experts about it.
People there with same problem.
Etc
Addiction to drugs can cause your brain cells to die. T to F?
True. Drugs and alcohol can cause major damage including killing your brain cells.
Do people give up on social events and other things to go and use a drug substance?
Yes
Name one sign that tells you that drugs are taking over your life.
Can’t make the right decisions
Can’t function
Stop doing things
Stop eating
Etc.
T or F? Taking the same dose of a drug will satisfy your body.
False
Name one support center near us.
Wauseon Wellness & Support Center
Four County Alcohol Drug Services
Recovery Services of NW Ohio
Drug addiction lowers the amount of chemicals in the brain which makes it not function properly. T or F?
False, drug addition raises the amount of chemicals in your brain.
Addiction can be started by taking larger amounts longer than prescribed or taking a drug longer than you should. Yes or no?
Yes, drug addiction
False, not only does addiction hurt you, but it impacts your friends, family, society, and everyone/everything around you.
T or F? You can get addicted to prescription drugs.
True
Which is one thing that support centers do to help you?
Therapy
Expert Advice
Prescribe Medications
Organize events to help you
Etc.
Drugs don’t interfere with the way neurons send, receive, and process signals. T or F?
False,drug addiction majorly impacts how neurons work in the brain.
Is it not possible to become psychologically dependent on a drug to the point of using it when you know it’s causing you problems? T or F?
False, if a drug is taken enough it is possible for a person to become dependent on it due to problems with withdrawal or stress.
Is addiction a brain disorder or a disease?
Brain disorder
T or F? Drug addictions only effect the mental part of your life.
False
Other than support centers name 2 different ways to get rid of your addiction.
Friends
Family
Sober communities
Etc.
Does drug addiction impact your central nervous system.
Yes, drugs can make a huge impact on your central nervous system.
Why is having tolerance for a drug harmful for you as a person?
It requires a larger dose to get a high.
3/4 of people who try heroin will eventually be addicted. T or F?
False, only 1/4 of people get addicted.
T or F? The constant use of drugs alters the users daily routines and causes them to appear tired or disinterest in certain activities.
T
What is the worst thing for an addict?
Being left alone, when alone they are more likely to use the drug. It’s best to have them in a community, being around others helps the addict resist the temptation of the drug.
What parts of the brain are effected by drug addiction? Name one.
Basal ganglia (play an important role in positive forms of motivation, including the pleasurable effects of healthy activities like eating, socializing)
Prefrontal cortex (powers the ability to think, plan, solve problems, make decisions, and exert self-control)
Extended amygdala (plays a role in stressful feelings like anxiety, irritability, and unease)
Is part of being addicted to a drug, wanting to be able to stop using it?
Yes, when you become addicted to a drug you may want to cut down or stop using said substance, but be unable to.
How much money does drugs and alcohol cost the U.S. Economy per year?
$600 billion dollars every year