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Substance Abuse
Medications
Depression
Mental Disorders
Coping Skills
100
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (alcoholic's anonymous)
100

Name one antidepressant

Prozac, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Trazodone, Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil, Elavil

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

This medication was the drug of choice for the treatment of mania in bipolar disorder.

Lithium

200

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)

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

What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?

learning new skill, new interests/activities, writing, positive affirmations, etc.

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

Name two antipsychotics

Risperdal, Haldol, Clozapine, Invega, Zyprexa, Abilify, Prolixin, Seroquel, Vraylar, Latuda

300

_______ was developed to treat depression. It focuses on engaging individuals in rewarding activities of their own choosing as a way to counter the negative feelings and withdrawal that are typical of depression. 

Behavioral Activation

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

What are benefits of having good coping skills?

ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, a better mood, or higher self-esteem, etc.

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

This class of anxiety medication can cause dependency.

Benzodiazepines


400
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression
Norepinephrine, serotonin, or dopamine
400
A client with what disorder might say, "I can't get out of bed. I feel like there is no hope for the future?"
Depression
400

_____  is a structured relaxation technique where you tense and release muscle groups in sequence. 

Progressive muscle relaxation

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

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

4-8 weeks

500

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. 

500

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

A. 23.7%

B. 50.5%

C. 75.2%

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

500

______  helps train your brain to notice and appreciate the little things in life 

Gratitude