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Substance Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Definition of addiction | dependency on a substance or activity |
| Definition of psychological dependence | believes that he/she needs the drug (thought process) |
| Definition of physiological dependence | chemical need in the body |
| Definition of tolerance | the body becomes used to the medicine and requires more to produce the same effect |
| Definition of withdrawal | the person stops taking a medicine to which he or she is dependent |
| Definition of co-dependency | being overly concerned with other people's behavior and problems, and feeling driven to fix and control these problems |
| Definition of enabling | trying to protect the person having trouble with alcohol or drugs having to face the consequences of his or her related problem |
| Definition of binge drinking | the consumption of 5 or more drinks in a 2 hour period for males, and 4 or more for women, at least once or twice in a 2 week period of time |
| Definition of vaping | a device that allows you to inhale nicotine and other chemicals/substances into your lungs |
| What are the different roles that can occur in families of addiction | Main enabler, good child/family hero, trouble maker/scapegoated, sensitive child mascot, invisible/lost child |
| Explain who the main enabler is | caretaker, nags, controls, covers up |
| Explain who the good child/family hero is | brings esteem to family with their accomplishments |
| Explain who the trouble maker/scapegoat is | destructive behavior, tries to hold family together by focusing on themselves rather than addiction |
| Explain who the sensitive child mascot is | youngest, smiles a lot, keeps the peace, family clown |
| Explain who the invisible/lost child is | withdrawn into a fantasy world, passive |
| What are the types of drinkers | Social drinker, abuser, alcoholic |
| What is a social drinker | drinks in social settings |
| What is an abuser | drinks to get drunk |
| What is an alcoholic | addicted to alcohol and can't control how much they drank |
| List the steps of recovery | 1. Recognize the problem 2. Make a decision to give them up 3. Remove drugs from the body |
| What does BAC stand for | Blood alcohol content |
| What does BAC mean | concentration of alcohol in the bloodstream |
| List factors that affect BAC | Time, weight, gender, physical factors, food in stomach, other substances/meds |
| What is the legal drinking age in the U.S. | 21 |
| What is the standard drink size for a beer | 12 oz |
| What is the standard drink size for a wine glass | 5 oz |
| What is the standard drink size for a shot of liquor | 1 and 1/2 oz |
| How much does your alcohol intake increase by switching from beer to liquor | 10x |
| What is the alcohol's pathway in the body | Mouth to stomach to small intestine to heart to brain to liver |
| What is the first body system that the brain affects | Central Nervous system |
| Signs of alcohol poisoning | Vomiting, seizures, irregular breathing, extremely low body temp, blush skin color, or paleness |
| What should you do if you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning | Call emergency services, don't leave them alone, ensure they are laying in a way they won't choke on their vomit |
| What are the health effects alcohol has on the liver | Fatty liver, liver cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, alcoholic hepatitis |
| Definition of stimulants | Drugs that speed up messages between the brain and body |
| Definition of opiods | pain-relieving drugs |
| Definition of depressants | drugs that slow down brain and body responses |
| Definition of hallucinogens | drugs that distort perception and cause hallucinations |
| Name two parts of the brain affected by addiction | the frontal lobe and the brain cells |
| How is the frontal lobe affected by addiction | slower decision making, impulse, and judgement |
| How are the brain cells affected by addiction | can be killed and aren't easily fixable |
| List three refusal skills you can use during high-risk situations | say no, walk away, or change the subject |
| Give two pieces of advice for drinking responsibility | drink in moderation, don't participate in drinking games |
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lauren.brodsky16