Drugs and the Brian
Progressive need for higher amounts of the same drug to feel it's effects is called what?
Tolerance
When drugs are taken, which chemical is released into the brain?
Dopamine
Addiction is progressive, what does this mean?
Always gets worse without treatment
List the 3 stages
Early (acute), crucial, and chronic
Biggie smalls infamous song "suicidal thoughts" would fall into which stage?
chronic
True or false- drug use can cause long-term brain changes that make quitting difficult
True
Which drugs have deadly withdrawal symptoms?
Alcohol and Benzos (opioids can as well - but much less common)
Addiction is chronic- what does this mean
lifetime disease, cannot be cured- only treated.
List 3 symptoms from the crucial category
LOSS OF CONTROL, EXCUSES/ALIBIS/BLAMING, FAMILY CONCERNS, FINANCIAL, AGGRESSION, PERSISTENT REMORSE, irrational resentments, PERIODIC ABSTIENCE, LOSS/CHANGE IN FRIENDS, FIRST ARREST, GEOGRAHIC CHANGES, MOOD SWINGS, USING TO GET WELL
What is the 2nd most commonly abused drug in the US?
Cannabis
How does marijuana work in the brain?
Mimics the brain's natural neurotransmitters.
Which type of drugs slow a person's breathing?
Opioids
List 3 behavioral symptoms and 3 physical symptoms of addiction
behavioral- dishonesty, stealing, loss of job, family issues, legal issues, violence
physical- malnutrition, physical neglect, memory loss, inability to concentrate, cirrhosis, heart disease.
increase in tolerance, preoccupation, and hurried use belong in which stage?
Ealry/acute
True or false:
Monkeys and rats will self administer opiates and become addicted
true
What is the drug used to treat heroine addicts?
Methadone
What substance has withdrawal symptoms that are known to feel like "the flu times 100"?
Opioids
Addiction is a primary disease meaning it _____
Has its own 2 sets of symptoms, physical and behavioral
unpredictable
According to High on Alcohol, 1 in __ Americans abuse alcohol
17
Guess the drug:
Short term effects: elevates mood, alertness, energy levels and concentration
Long term effects: psychosis, depression, delusions and violent behavior
Meth
What effect does alcohol have on the heart, liver, and pancreas?
heart is weakened, liver is scarred, and pancreas is in overdrive/becomes inflamed.
List 5 ways that addiction can be fatal
Liver, heart, panaceas, esophagus
Suicide, overdose, homicide
Accidents, fire, drowning
Sense of impending doom belong in which category?
Chronic
What does PAWS stand for and what are they?
Post Acute withdrawal syndrome