This program is considered to be the worst failed drug prevention program in U.S. history
What is the D.A.R.E Program
100
This model of drug/alcohol abuse explains that individuals use in part due to their genetics
What is "the Disease Model of Alcoholism" or "Genetic Model"
100
This "hypnotic-sedative" central nervous system depressant is the most widely used psychoactive drug known to humanity. It is also the second deadliest.
What is "ethanol" or "alcohol"
100
The condition of having both a psychiatric disorder and a chemical dependency diagnosis is called a
What is "Co-Occurring Disorder"
100
The beginning of drug or alcohol use is characterized by this stage
What is "initial contact"
200
Responsible for almost 400,000 deaths annually, this psychoactive drug is known as the most deadly drug of them all
What is "Tobacco"
200
This model, the most emphasized in the book, explains addiction as a condition of an unbalanced household
What is "the Family Model"
200
This is the most widely used illicit drug of all times and can produce a strong psychological dependence over time
What is "marijuana"
200
This disorder is the highest affective disorder associated with co-occurring disorders
What is "Bi-polar Disorder"
200
The most successful preventive approach to substance use is characterized by this stage
What is "Nonuse"
300
Research indicates that 45% of college students engage in this type of activity that contributes to academic problems, property damage, sexual assault, personal injury, and even death.
What is "Binge Drinking"
300
This theory explains the motive underlying drug use as a way to kill the pain from emotional or psychological pain
What is "Self Medication"
300
This category of drugs mask the effects of fatigue and interfere with the body's fatigue-alarm system. Strokes, heart attacks, and brain hemorrhages are some of the disastrous results of these drugs
What is "amphetamines"
300
Of all the personality disorders, this one has the strongest relationship with substance abuse
What is "anti-social personality disorder"
300
Based on the disease model of addicition: Once you have reached this stage, you cannot go back to any of the previous stages
What is "addiction"
400
In her book "Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage", Lizbeth Schorr identifies this condition as the greatest risk factor for chemical dependency
What is "poverty"
400
This model of drug use involves the concept of homeostasis. The individual will use to counteract stress, anxiety, balance, or tension
What is a "Tension-Reduction Model"
400
This central nervous stimulant radically changed the way drug addiction and treatment was viewed
What is "Cocaine"
400
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy is the DSM-IV definition of
What is "Narcissistic Personality Disorder"
400
In more politer terms, tihis stage is also known as the recreational or social use stage.
What is "experimentation"
500
Historically, legislation on drug policy was often based on this bias instead of the harmful impact of drugs on people
What is "racial scapegoating prejudices"
500
This theory of alcohol use explains that kids who grew up experiencing their parents as more approachable and relaxed when drinking may come to see drinking and drug use as a positive way to handle life's ups and downs
What is "Social Learning Theory"
500
This drug is often referred to in the personable manner "Do you know Molly?" or "I know Molly". It is in a class of drugs recently named "empathogens" yet scientifically belongs in the category called stimulants
What is "MDMA" or "Ecstasy"
500
Prolonged use of opiates, benzodiazepines, alcohol, sedative hypnotics, and especially stimulants can produce this disorder
What is "the affective disorder of depression"
500
This stage actually consists of 4 stages: experimental, intergrated, excessive, and addiction. The key is determining which stage accurately describes your subject