Drug Abuse and Addiction
True or False
Addiction is described as chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking AND use, despite harmful consequences.
True
What is the most complex organ of the human body?
The Brain
Those suffering from addiction often have one or more medical issues that occur as well. True or False?
True
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases risk
The main ingredient in cigarettes is_________.
tobacco.
Drugs change the brain's:
A) Structure
B) Function
C) Both
BOTH
On average, how much does the brain weigh?
A) Less than one pound
B) 2 Pounds
C) 3 pounds
3 pounds
You will always notice drug's effect on physical health immediately.
True or False?
False
If there is a family history of drug use, your risk for addiction is....
Increased
The name of a well-known support group associated with alcoholism
What is AA (Alcoholic's Anonymous)
Name at least 3 reasons people use drugs
To feel better (stress, depression, etc)
To feel good (socially, pleasure, relaxation)
Curiosity (peer pressure, seeking a thrill, etc)
The part of the brain that enables us to make thoughtful decisions, assess situations, and keep our emotions under control, is completed during which stage of life:
A) Childhood (up to 12 years)
B) Adolescence (13-19)
C) Young adulthood (20-25)
D) None of the above
Young adulthood
Name 3 diseases or illnesses that can result from drug use
Hepatitis
Heart disease
Obesity
Mental health
HIV
Cancer
Stroke
Poor academic performance can cause an increased risk for drug use?
True or False
True
The two different types of dependency to alcohol or drugs.
What is physiological and psychological.
Which drug family causes a greatly amplified message with the brain (i.e the difference between someone whispering vs. shouting into a microphone)
A) Amphetamines (Crystal Meth, ADHD medications)
B) Cocaine
C) Marijuana
D) A and B
E) All of the above
A and B
Everyone who uses drugs will become addicted. True or False?
False
Drug addiction can:
A) Cause mental health issues
B) Develop because of pre-existing mental health issues
C) Does not effect mental health issues
D) A and B
A and B
During younger childhood (up to age 12), what is the most important influence?
A) Friends
B) Home/Family
C) Sports and other activities
D) Good sleep
Home/Family
Any stimuli that initiates a desire for an addictive behavior.
a trigger
Drugs of abuse target the brain's reward system by flooding the circuit with
Dopamine
Name 3 reasons that can influence whether or not a person becomes addicted
Genetics (family history
Age
Environmental factors (neighborhood, friends)
Gender/ethinicity
Name 3 specific areas of the body that can be affected by drug use
Mouth,
Throat
Lungs
Skin
Kidney
Bladder
Heart
What is the most common relapse trigger?
stress
Though withdrawing from all drugs is extremely painful and sickening, for someone addicted to this substance withdrawal could cause death.
What is alcohol?