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Substance Abuse
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100
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (alcoholic's anonymous)
100

True or False: Men are more likely to experience depression than women.

False. Depression is about 50% more common among women than among men. (WHO)

100
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
neurotransmitters or imbalanced chemicals in brain
100

This is a mental illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. Symptoms individuals may experience with this mental illness include hallucinations, disorganized speech and delusions.

Schizophrenia 

100
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
exercise
200
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, OR MUSCLE PAIN
200

True or False: There is no cure for mental illness.

True. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness. (According to NAMI.org) 

200

How long does it take for medications to start having an effect?

A. Same day

B. 1 week

C. 2-6 weeks

D. 8 weeks

C. 2-6 weeks

200
What disorder is characterized by episodes of both depression and mania?
bipolar disorder
200

This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being

Self-care

300
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
Craving
300

True or False: People with depression do not experience symptoms of psychosis.

False. MDD with psychosis affects anywhere from 10 to 19 percent of people having an episode of major depression.

300
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
death of a loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, victim of abuse
300

Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

300

These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization

Endorphins

400
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called _____.
Increased tolerance
400

True or False: About 1 in 25 U.S. adults live with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

 


True. (CDC.gov) 

400
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression
Norepinephrine, serotonin, or dopamine
400

This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating.  

Panic Attack

400

To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.

Boundaries

500
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as _____.
addiction
500

What percentage of people with substance abuse also suffer from mental illness?

A. 23.7%

B. 50.5%

C. 75.2%

 D. 47.3%

B. 50.5% of adults in the U.S. who have had a problem with substance abuse also suffer from mental illness. (USC)

500

Name 3 antidepressants.

PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE

500

This skills-based form of therapy used in substance use and mental health recovery focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns to help change feelings and negative behaviors

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

500

What does S.E.L.F. and IMR stand for?

Safety Emotion Loss Future

Illness Management and Recovery