Show:
Alcohol
Heroin
Marijuana
Cocaine
Other
100
Alcoholism is the ______ leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the nation.
Third
100
What are two other names for Heroin?
Dope, Horse, Junk, Smack, Snow, China White, Powder, Tar
100
What is marijuana?
Mixture of dried, shredded leaves and flowers of the Cannabis Sativa from the Indian hemp plant.
100
What are two common names for cocaine?
Big C, Blow, Coke, Flake, Lady, Nose Candy, Rock, Snow, White Crack, Powder, Dust, Line
100
What is substance abuse?
Harmful use of psychoactive substances that leads to dependence syndrome; overuse/dependence on an addictive substance.
200
How many deaths are annually attributed to excessive alcohol use?
88,000
200
How is heroin used?
injected, snorted, or smoked
200
When do withdrawal symptoms begin? How long do they typically last?
It begins the second day after stopping and can last up to 2 weeks.
200
What are the long-term effects of cocaine abuse?
depression, agitation, anxiety, fatigue
200
What are two symptoms of substance abuse?
Chills and sweating Hallucinations Dilated Pupils Behavioral changes Muscle cramping Reduced inhibitions
300
What percent of hospital beds in the US are used to treat health conditions related to alcohol consumption?
40%
300
How often do addicts typically use in order to sustain a high? (in a day)
4-6
300
What are three signs of marijuana abuse?
Craving for sweets or food Distorted sense of time passage Forgetfulness in conversation Inflammation in the eye whites Lack of concentration Odor similar to burnt rope on clothing or breath Bursts of laughter in stages of intoxication
300
What treatment is available for addicts?
Conventional drug rehab programs, medicine, programs like Narcotics Anonymous
300
True or False: 6% have a higher rate of committing suicide.
True
400
Name three symptoms of alcoholism.
Decreased involvement in extracurricular activities. Loss of interest in work or school. Depression. Lack of interest in family or friends. Preoccupation with drinking. Restlessness. Inability to control drinking. Erratic behavior. Violent behavior.
400
Approximately how many people use heroin?
9.2 million
400
Name three methods of treatment.
Detoxification, Inpatient residences, recovery programs, therapy, individual counseling, group meetings after rehab, medical attention to be sure the person doesn't cause harm to themselves.
400
True or False:
The 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 45 million Americans aged 12 and older reported having used cocaine and/or crack.
400
Name three general tasks of a substance abuse social worker.
Decreasing suicidality and hallucinations Detoxifying them Motivation for treatment Setting up meetings with family Individual group therapy
500
What happens to an alcoholic's muscles?
They degenerate and become weak and sometimes painful.
500
What are some treatment options?
Behavioral Therapies (Contingency management & Cognitive therapy) & Medicine
500
True or False: Marijuana is the most common reason for hospital visits.
False: it's second; after cocaine.
500
What percent of twelfth graders reported use of cocaine at some point in 2006?
8.5%
500
What can cause an individual to feel overwhelmed and have suicidal thoughts?
Stopping abuse of drugs/alcohol