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A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood?
What is sad or unhappy
100
Give the name of one antidepressant
What is PROZAN, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE
100
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____
What is neurotransmitters or chemicals in the brain
100
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____
What is exercise
100
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism
What is AA (alcoholics anonymous)
200
Name two symptoms of withdrawl
What is sweating, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, or muscle pain
200
What do antidepressants attempt to fix
What is they try to correct the imbalances in the neurotransmitters
200
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression
What is family members
200
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction
What is family, close friend, sponsor, counselor, social worker, doctor or teacher
200
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____
What is craving
300
This symptom occurs when you stop liking a favorite hobby or activity
What is lack of interest/pleasure
300
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves
What is energy levels and the ability to make decisions
300
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression
What is death of a loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, victim of abuse
300
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem
What is learning a new skill, saying positive things about yourself, writing, new interests/hobbies
300
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____
What is tolerance
400
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence
What is withdrawal
400
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect
What is two to four weeks
400
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression
What is Serotonin, Norepinephrine, or Dopamine
400
What are benefits of having good coping skills
What is the ability to decrease symptoms of depression, better management of emotions, better mood, or higher self-esteem
400
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as ____
What is addiction
500
This symptom occurs when you stop liking a favorite hobby or activity
What is lack of interest/pleasure